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DY12 KRJ

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

52,787 mi
Last recorded52,787 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 KRJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 52,787 miles

Front gear box oil leak

Front oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2026 52,787 miles

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

Front gear box oil leak

Front oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2025 45,462 miles

Front oil leak on box

Front water leak on engine

Pass 23 Aug 2024 40,044 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 38,358 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 38,358 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 32,174 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2021 29,644 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 28,451 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 23,963 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 19,480 miles

front struts/rear sub frame rusty/exhaust rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2017 16,982 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 23,804 miles

exhaust rusty/tyres slight perishing/front discs worn/ fuel cap seal perished

Pass 15 Apr 2015 20,805 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 KRJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KRJ, 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 KRJ registered?

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

Is DY12 KRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 KRJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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