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AK62 WNJ

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

188,978 mi
Last recorded188,978 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 WNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 188,978 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Central mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Central mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 186,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 178,570 miles

rear brakes back plates worn

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

center exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 1 Mar 2023 178,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

center exhaust heat shield insecure

rear brakes back plates worn

Pass 21 May 2022 172,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

front no. plate cracked

rear brakes , back plates corroded and worn

Pass 8 Jun 2021 160,477 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2021 160,475 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged wire broken (1.6 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 147,202 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 147,202 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2019 136,731 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 133,501 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 127,917 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 85,455 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 42,203 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scored on inner faces (3.5.1i)

rear tyres worn uneven

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 WNJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WNJ, 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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AK62 WNJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 November 2012.

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