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AK62 BNL

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,748 mi
Last recorded54,748 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 BNL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 54,748 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 54,748 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 52,400 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly and pads worn

rear brake discs corroded

surface corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 24 Jun 2024 51,471 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily deteriorated on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 50,605 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 49,398 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 48,743 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jun 2021 48,733 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2020 47,098 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 3 Jun 2020 47,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 25 May 2019 68,229 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near and Offside and worn inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 36,581 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish and crack.

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

rear brake discs lightly corroded due to inactivity

Pass 21 Aug 2017 33,314 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 28,063 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 23,381 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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AK62 BNL is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc 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 AK62 BNL, 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 BNL is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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