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DY12 KJZ

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,510 mi
Last recorded100,510 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 KJZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2024 100,510 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 88,906 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 81,167 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 81,167 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 71,313 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 63,346 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 62,952 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 52,380 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 52,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2018 41,795 miles

Rear tyres cracking in treads.

Fail 24 Apr 2018 41,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres cracking in treads.

Pass 24 Apr 2017 34,785 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 28,871 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 24,257 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 KJZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KJZ, 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 KJZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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