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AK62 BCF

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,969 mi
Last recorded153,969 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 BCF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 153,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure and Suspension components has corrosion build up on the Underbody but not seriously weakened

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

Fail 30 Aug 2025 153,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Vehicle structure and Suspension components has corrosion build up on the Underbody but not seriously weakened

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 127,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 109,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 109,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 102,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear osr brake pads show signs excessive heat

Pass 17 Aug 2021 99,120 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 96,883 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 88,266 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 76,737 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 65,507 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge + out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 65,507 miles

coil spring broken both side rear (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge + out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 54,044 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 40,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres on 4mm

rear tyres are cracking [small]

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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AK62 BCF is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AK62 BCF, 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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AK62 BCF is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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