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DY12 PXB

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,663 mi
Last recorded99,663 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 PXB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 99,663 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 97,577 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside day running lamp inop

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both not the same type ? (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 89,532 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 89,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp inop

Pass 11 May 2020 83,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 73,121 miles

Offside Rear light cluster cracked

Rear wiper split

front and rear reg plate deteriated

Fail 9 May 2019 73,121 miles

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

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

Offside Rear light cluster cracked

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

Rear wiper split

front and rear reg plate deteriated

Pass 24 May 2018 61,855 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 61,802 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2017 51,361 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2017 51,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 39,923 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted unable to check seat belt opperation

Fail 20 May 2016 39,923 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear child seat fitted unable to check seat belt opperation

Pass 8 May 2015 32,402 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip worn smooth on one side.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 PXB is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PXB, 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 PXB is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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