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AK56 SAB

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,473 mi
Last recorded102,473 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 SAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 102,473 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 85,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 78,307 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 69,059 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 69,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 59,279 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 56,508 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 51,791 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 51,782 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 45,032 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 45,028 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 38,647 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 34,335 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 29,393 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 21,762 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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AK56 SAB is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 67,799 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK56 SAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 14 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AK56 SAB registered?

AK56 SAB is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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