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AK62 FTO

2012 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,710 mi
Last recorded91,710 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 FTO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 91,710 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 85,672 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 80,802 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 77,438 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 77,438 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 73,748 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 73,748 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front daytime running lamp inoperative

unable to fully inspect outer coil spring fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2020 65,054 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 65,017 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front washer jets need cleaning and aim setting.

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing within tread and on sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 56,737 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 56,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 49,723 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 41,479 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 34,478 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 24,729 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 FTO is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FTO, 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 FTO registered?

AK62 FTO is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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The MOT history for AK62 FTO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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