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AK62 RVP

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,495 mi
Last recorded83,495 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 RVP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 83,495 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front 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 4 Dec 2024 79,910 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 73,833 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 69,846 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 66,908 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 66,889 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 63,630 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 59,775 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 54,943 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 50,290 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 50,288 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick has been hot (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 45,198 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 38,654 miles

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 RVP is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RVP, 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 RVP registered?

AK62 RVP is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is AK62 RVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 RVP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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