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AK62 BSO

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,379 mi
Last recorded69,379 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 BSO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 69,379 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 67,849 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 65,635 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 63,473 miles

all tyres perishing,

Fail 4 May 2023 63,466 miles

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

all tyres perishing,

Pass 5 May 2022 61,537 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 58,104 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 55,522 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 51,954 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2019 51,953 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres perished and split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 48,734 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 45,307 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 38,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 28,429 miles

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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 BSO is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BSO, 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 AK62 BSO registered?

AK62 BSO is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is AK62 BSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 BSO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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