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DY12 PXM

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

108,127 mi
Last recorded108,127 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 PXM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 108,127 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 104,603 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 101,087 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 97,902 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 97,902 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 94,314 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 94,314 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 91,596 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 91,596 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 88,730 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 84,860 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 84,860 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 80,826 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 80,826 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2017 75,965 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 75,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 71,894 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 70,613 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 54,764 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 54,764 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 PXM is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY12 PXM registered?

DY12 PXM is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is DY12 PXM safe to buy?

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