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AK62 MZZ

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,355 mi
Last recorded86,355 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 MZZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 86,355 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 85,461 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn bald 215/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 85,461 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cap seal badly cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn bald 215/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 81,023 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 79,123 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 74,632 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 69,152 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 63,488 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 56,705 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 48,169 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 39,842 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 30,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Fuel filler cap seal perrished.

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)

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 MZZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,398cc 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 MZZ, 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 MZZ registered?

AK62 MZZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 October 2012.

Is AK62 MZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 MZZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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