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DY12 KHK

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,067 mi
Last recorded104,067 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 KHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 104,067 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 20 Jun 2025 104,060 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 90,464 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 90,464 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 74,258 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 63,650 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 60,306 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 52,893 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 46,462 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 46,462 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 40,814 miles

Both sides front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 20 Feb 2019 40,814 miles

Both sides front tyres wearing on edges

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 36,653 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 32,558 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 28,890 miles

Both sides fronyt tyres at legal limits

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Feb 2015 23,290 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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DY12 KHK is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 DY12 KHK, 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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DY12 KHK is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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