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DY12 KSU

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,513 mi
Last recorded109,513 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 KSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 109,513 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 101,965 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 101,964 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 87,421 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2022 77,069 miles

Central Front Chip on windscreen but not in zone A

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from rear view mirror before test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler neck corroded ()

Fuel tank strap corroded but still secure

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear corrosion on shock absorber

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear corrosion on shock absorber

Fail 30 Dec 2022 77,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear lower arm bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear lower arm bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Chip on windscreen but not in zone A

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from rear view mirror before test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler neck corroded ()

Fuel tank strap corroded but still secure

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear corrosion on shock absorber

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear corrosion on shock absorber

Pass 28 Dec 2021 64,774 miles

Front Both shock absorbers corroded

Fuel tank bracket corroded

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Rear Both shock absorbers corroded

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 23 Dec 2020 56,908 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 47,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 47,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 41,204 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 35,410 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL FOUR TYRES (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 35,410 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL FOUR TYRES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 28,541 miles

Rear tyre sidewalls perished/cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2015 24,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 KSU is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KSU, 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 KSU registered?

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

Is DY12 KSU safe to buy?

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