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DY12 KNS

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,590 mi
Last recorded87,590 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 KNS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2025 87,590 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024
Pass 6 Nov 2023 84,112 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 81,212 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 80,021 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 74,146 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 64,297 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 57,658 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 43,611 miles

chips in front screen

Pass 10 Mar 2016 26,617 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 19,915 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 KNS is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DY12 KNS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY12 KNS registered?

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

Is DY12 KNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 KNS shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY12 KNS have outstanding finance?

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