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DY12 KVV

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,468 mi
Last recorded104,468 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 104,468 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 104,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 97,934 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front drl light out

Fail 3 Dec 2024 97,879 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front drl light out

Pass 30 Nov 2023 89,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 84,197 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 84,197 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 78,805 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Mounts corroded and exhaust condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 74,812 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both struts slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2019 67,877 miles

Rear Lower Coil spring worn Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 67,877 miles

Rear Lower Coil spring worn Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 62,767 miles

Exhaust conditions

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.A.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 58,663 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 58,663 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 53,245 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 43,880 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 KVV is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KVV, 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 KVV registered?

DY12 KVV is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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