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DY12 KOV

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,226 mi
Last recorded65,226 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 KOV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 65,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 60,501 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 56,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 52,784 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 43,713 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 42,345 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 40,887 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 37,095 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 37,095 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 49,974 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 49,974 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 25,729 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 KOV is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 KOV, 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 KOV registered?

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

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The MOT history for DY12 KOV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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