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AK61 ZSE

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

195,623 mi
Last recorded195,623 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 ZSE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 195,623 miles

Front brake discs are lipped.

Rear brake discs are pitted.

Slight brake fluctuation on rear.

Pass 9 Jan 2025 186,394 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 177,634 miles

Offside Rear diesel filter housing wet but no leaks

Pass 6 Jan 2023 169,306 miles

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 169,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 159,858 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 151,145 miles

Both front tyres are on 2mm and wearing on the inside edges 235/50/18

Both rear tyres are on 3mm 235/50/18

Pass 8 Jan 2020 144,070 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 135,820 miles

slight mist on o/s/f shock / slight lip on front discs /

Pass 9 Jan 2018 124,615 miles

chip on screen / lip x mark on front discs on inner / engine x under covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2016 114,635 miles

chip on screen / under covers fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2015 109,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2014 85,716 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AK61 ZSE is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AK61 ZSE, 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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AK61 ZSE is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 January 2012.

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