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DY12 KJN

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,504 mi
Last recorded157,504 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 KJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 157,504 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 157,412 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 152,829 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 152,829 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 139,594 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 139,594 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 130,692 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 119,901 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2019 114,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Sep 2018 100,738 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 82,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 67,579 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 67,476 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 53,097 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 63,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 KJN is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KJN, 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 DY12 KJN registered?

DY12 KJN is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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The MOT history for DY12 KJN shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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