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DY12 KYA

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,798 mi
Last recorded116,798 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 116,798 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 96,377 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 77,916 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 77,916 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 70,926 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 67,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN UNEVEN (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 59,348 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 54,398 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 45,299 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 45,299 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring broken both replaced (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 37,440 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 30,040 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/R wheel binding slightly

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KYA is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY12 KYA registered?

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

Is DY12 KYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 KYA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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