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AK62 WOV

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,687 mi
Last recorded128,687 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 WOV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 128,687 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in back box (6.1.2 (a))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 12 Dec 2024 109,672 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 95,635 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 85,418 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 77,146 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 77,146 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 72,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight front pipe leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 66,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 66,044 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 57,021 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 57,021 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 48,105 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 37,728 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 37,728 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 27,571 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 26,619 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

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 WOV is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WOV, 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 WOV registered?

AK62 WOV is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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