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3 DHX

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

15,298 mi
Last recorded15,298 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 DHX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 15,298 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 15,031 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 15,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 14,487 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 13,771 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 12,984 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 12,567 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 11,618 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 10,150 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 10,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x 2 buldges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 9,229 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 9,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Continental Contisportcontact5 235/50 R18 97V (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 8,500 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 7,363 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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3 DHX is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc 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 3 DHX, 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 3 DHX registered?

3 DHX is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is 3 DHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 DHX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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