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DY12 KXX

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

144,983 mi
Last recorded144,983 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 KXX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 144,983 miles

Nearside Rear light damaged

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 144,963 miles

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

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 140,257 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 140,257 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 130,817 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 130,817 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 127,289 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 127,289 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 117,588 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 116,159 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 116,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 106,885 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2018 106,885 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 88,634 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking

os rear spring corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2016 77,385 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 77,385 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 62,783 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 KXX is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KXX, 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 KXX registered?

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

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