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DY12 LCP

2012 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,906 mi
Last recorded90,906 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 LCP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 90,906 miles

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

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2025 90,903 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2023 83,188 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 83,186 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases the flex pipe is breaking away from the solid exhaust and is leaking BORDERLINE (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 76,467 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 76,465 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad below limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 67,429 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Oct 2021 67,427 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm-bottom ball joint excessive wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Sep 2021 67,075 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 May 2020 56,222 miles

fault on engine causing fan to run full constantly engine mil light not on but service engine light is due to this fault

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished on outer shoulder

Fail 4 May 2020 56,222 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))

fault on engine causing fan to run full constantly engine mil light not on but service engine light is due to this fault

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished on outer shoulder

Pass 7 May 2019 50,305 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 50,305 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested due to engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 43,150 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 43,150 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 36,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 3.5 mm, (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 3.4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 32,069 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 27,571 miles

Advise,slight wiper smear

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 LCP is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LCP, 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 LCP is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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