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DY12 KZP

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,052 mi
Last recorded175,052 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 KZP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 175,052 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 164,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Dec 2023 137,679 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 137,679 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 115,118 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 115,118 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn And upper ball-joint cover damaged/split too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning High level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 108,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 97,196 miles

Central brake light not working

Fail 16 Dec 2020 97,196 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central brake light not working

Pass 16 Dec 2019 84,503 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 72,396 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 61,429 miles

rear brake pads low

unable to check rear belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2017 51,189 miles

centre stop lamp inoperative

Pass 13 Jan 2016 41,760 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 32,331 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 KZP is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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