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DY12 KWM

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

84,961 mi
Last recorded84,961 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 KWM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 84,961 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 84,890 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2025 77,110 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 73,087 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 68,790 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 65,147 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 61,701 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 58,918 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe split in 2 places (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 3 screws and 1 nail

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 1 nail

Pass 2 May 2019 55,392 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe split leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 50,412 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 50,412 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 43,193 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 42,320 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 38,308 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 29,505 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 KWM is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KWM, 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 KWM registered?

DY12 KWM is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is DY12 KWM safe to buy?

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