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AK62 GXZ

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,189 mi
Last recorded148,189 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 GXZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 148,189 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 148,189 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 130,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view AND OF SIDE FRONT LOWER (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 118,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge Borderline (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 118,853 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing sealing washer missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge Borderline (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 110,846 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges stepped n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 102,007 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 97,123 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 88,882 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

small chips in windscreen

Fail 7 Sep 2019 88,882 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

small chips in windscreen

Pass 22 Sep 2018 74,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

chips in windscreen

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 22 Sep 2018 74,760 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

chips in windscreen

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 16 Sep 2017 61,586 miles

flexi pipe blowing

small chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Sep 2016 46,628 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 37,403 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 37,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 GXZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,398cc 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 GXZ, 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 GXZ registered?

AK62 GXZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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