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AK62 VYP

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

162,212 mi
Last recorded162,212 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 VYP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 162,212 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 142,391 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 142,391 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 123,167 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 97,679 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 77,081 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 60,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 45,785 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 32,649 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 32,645 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 VYP is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VYP, 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 VYP registered?

AK62 VYP is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is AK62 VYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 VYP shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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