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DY12 LPF

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,061 mi
Last recorded170,061 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 LPF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 170,061 miles

Front subframe corrosion

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

central exhaust corroding crack present near rear silencer still adequately supported front flexi worn

Fail 31 Oct 2025 169,570 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front subframe corrosion

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

central exhaust corroding crack present near rear silencer still adequately supported front flexi worn

Pass 23 Oct 2024 153,427 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose but meets requirements

Central exhaust system corroding

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both n/s/f and o/s/f 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (l))

Front flexi exhaust worn

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly seeping grease but meets requirements (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both n/s/r and o/s/r brake hose metal pipe parts slightly corroding

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

auxiliary belt worn and splitting

both front tyres bold on inner edges possible wheel alignment fault 215/45/17

outer sills covered by side skirts can not see condition of inner and outer sills

parking brake requires adjustment but meet requirements

Pass 8 Nov 2023 139,845 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear and o/s/r corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak coolant pipes to and from heater matrix ()

Nearside Front brake disc backing plate corroded deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield missing not posing a fire risk centre exhaust heat shield insecure not likely to fall of

Fail 28 Oct 2023 139,799 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear and o/s/r corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak coolant pipes to and from heater matrix ()

Nearside Front brake disc backing plate corroded deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield missing not posing a fire risk centre exhaust heat shield insecure not likely to fall of

Pass 29 Oct 2022 117,383 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear parking brake has little recorded effort at wheel just met requirements

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 100,526 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 100,526 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 88,388 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 74,847 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 78,424 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 68,186 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 56,258 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 48,433 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 37,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 37,684 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 LPF is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LPF, 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 LPF is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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