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DY12 PWL

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,441 mi
Last recorded147,441 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 PWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 147,441 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 131,786 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working uplighter (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 122,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 122,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 118,872 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 114,864 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 110,209 miles

Nearside sill dented

both front tyres slightly perished

brake and clutch rubbers worn

Pass 14 Jun 2016 105,839 miles

engine under covers fitted obscuring some components

nearside rear tyre off shape

Fail 14 Jun 2016 105,839 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine under covers fitted obscuring some components

nearside rear tyre off shape

Pass 2 Jun 2015 81,913 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 81,913 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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 PWL is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 PWL, 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 PWL registered?

DY12 PWL is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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