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DY12 KWR

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,863 mi
Last recorded91,863 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 KWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 91,863 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2025 80,757 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 64,667 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 52,176 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 51,972 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 50,493 miles

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 2020 49,579 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 47,209 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 44,913 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 40,348 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 40,348 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 34,946 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 34,946 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 28,851 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 KWR is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KWR, 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 KWR registered?

DY12 KWR is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is DY12 KWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 KWR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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