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AK62 VYT

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

72,746 mi
Last recorded72,746 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 72,746 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 70,695 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 68,150 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 65,882 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perrishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 63,298 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 60,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 58,642 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 56,217 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 56,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 52,294 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 47,000 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 41,304 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 VYT is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel 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 VYT, 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 VYT registered?

AK62 VYT is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is AK62 VYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 VYT 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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