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DY12 KWH

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,078 mi
Last recorded78,078 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 78,078 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 May 2023 74,619 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn

rear brake pads and discs worn

Fail 2 May 2023 74,619 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust snapped (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn

rear brake pads and discs worn

Pass 6 Apr 2022 66,831 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 66,819 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Direction indicator not working Both Sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 55,328 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 55,328 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 75,224 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 75,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2017 63,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Apr 2016 50,430 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 40,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 40,060 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 KWH is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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