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DY12 KLC

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

184,437 mi
Last recorded184,437 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 KLC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 184,437 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 184,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 165,964 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 165,963 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 146,695 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 146,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rough/scoured/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rough/scoured/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) contaminated discoloured (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 141,423 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 125,198 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))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 108,054 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components.

Fail 19 Apr 2018 108,052 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2017 90,314 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 71,651 miles

mount bracket removed from drivers view before test.

Fail 25 Apr 2016 71,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall damage and cut (4.1.D.1a)

mount bracket removed from drivers view before test.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 53,275 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KLC is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KLC, 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 KLC is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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