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DY12 PVP

2012 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,538 mi
Last recorded99,538 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 PVP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 99,538 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 88,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 84,191 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS LIGHTLY SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 84,191 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS LIGHTLY SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Undertray insecure ENGINE UNDERTRAY LOOSE (2 FIXINGS) (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 78,461 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 72,838 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin needs brake inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing outer wall/inner edge wearing smooth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin needs brake inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing outer wall/inner edge wearing smooth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 67,148 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 61,201 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 54,593 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 52,309 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 52,309 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 41,298 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 29,653 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 19,799 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 PVP is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PVP, 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 PVP registered?

DY12 PVP is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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