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AK62 GXN

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,140 mi
Last recorded67,140 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 GXN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 67,140 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 62,646 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 59,206 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Nov 2022 55,896 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 55,896 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 52,458 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 52,458 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 49,115 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 44,302 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 38,771 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 32,052 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 26,935 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Min Req (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 21,220 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 21,220 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 GXN is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK62 GXN registered?

AK62 GXN is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is AK62 GXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 GXN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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