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AK62 FTF

2012 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

255,520 mi
Last recorded255,520 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 FTF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 255,520 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 131,361 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

offside daytime running light not working

Fail 10 Nov 2024 131,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. should be 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

offside daytime running light not working

Pass 9 Nov 2023 120,643 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 120,635 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 111,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 100,737 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 95,169 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 95,169 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 90,373 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge small split in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 82,613 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 74,335 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer cracking

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads low on both sides (3.5.1g)

Service light illuminated on dashboard

Pass 7 Nov 2016 66,766 miles

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.A.2)

eml light on

Fail 7 Nov 2016 66,766 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.A.2)

eml light on

Pass 6 Nov 2015 49,711 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 49,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. appears to be incorrect size (4.1.A.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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 FTF is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FTF, 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 FTF registered?

AK62 FTF is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 October 2012.

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