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DY12 LDV

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,633 mi
Last recorded121,633 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 LDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 121,633 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 97,142 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 97,139 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm near and offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 82,143 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 67,841 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 67,841 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 50,482 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 34,178 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 25,142 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 22,842 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 22,842 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror housing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 19,557 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 17,258 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 LDV is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LDV, 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 LDV registered?

DY12 LDV is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is DY12 LDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 LDV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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