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DY12 OVC

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

167,259 mi
Last recorded167,259 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 OVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 167,259 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 155,600 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 155,590 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2021 143,019 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 143,009 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 130,056 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 116,983 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 103,127 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 103,127 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure hanging out of fixing. possibly shows white light to rear (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 82,848 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 82,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 62,923 miles

2x child seats fitted obscuring adult belts/seats

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + bald on inner edge 225/ 50 17 98w (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 225/ 50 17 94 y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + bald on inner edge 225/ 50 17 98w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre punctured and leaking - unrepairable

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 225/ 50 17 94 y (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 62,894 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/ 50 17 98 w (4.1.D.1a)

2x child seats fitted obscuring adult belts/seats

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + bald on inner edge 225/ 50 17 98w (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 225/ 50 17 94 y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + bald on inner edge 225/ 50 17 98w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre punctured and leaking - unrepairable

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 225/ 50 17 94 y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 45,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear bumper damaged

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 OVC is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 OVC, 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 OVC is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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