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AK62 GWZ

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,787 mi
Last recorded117,787 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 GWZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 117,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 102,028 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 87,864 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both outer cables splitting (1.1.15 (a))

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 5 Oct 2020 87,862 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both outer cables splitting (1.1.15 (a))

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 7 Oct 2019 74,165 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 66,539 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))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 58,068 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 48,248 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 37,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 GWZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GWZ, 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 GWZ registered?

AK62 GWZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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The MOT history for AK62 GWZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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