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AK62 MZU

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

93,537 mi
Last recorded93,537 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 MZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 93,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower radiator bracket corroded/broken

Pass 1 Oct 2024 89,695 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 86,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 82,079 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear inner side light not working

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 76,897 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 73,313 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 64,519 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 56,917 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 50,012 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 43,290 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 43,290 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 34,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 MZU is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MZU, 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 MZU registered?

AK62 MZU is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 October 2012.

Is AK62 MZU safe to buy?

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