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DY12 KWF

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,329 mi
Last recorded94,329 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 KWF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 94,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 94,329 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 88,783 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 87,298 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 85,521 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 85,518 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2022 67,329 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 53,375 miles

under vehicle oil mist around the engine

Pass 26 May 2020 42,552 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 42,457 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2019 28,783 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 25,739 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 23,177 miles

both front tyres worn low & deteriorated 205-60-16

both rear tyres deteriorated 205-60-16

Fail 10 Apr 2017 23,176 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn low & deteriorated 205-60-16

both rear tyres deteriorated 205-60-16

Pass 15 Apr 2016 20,239 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 17,559 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 KWF is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KWF, 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 KWF registered?

DY12 KWF is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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