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DY12 PXP

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

201,121 mi
Last recorded201,121 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 201,121 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ALSO CRACKED (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Body panel slightly loose BOTH SIDES BUMPER CORNERS SLIGHTLY LOOSE (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (CRACKING TO TYRE EDGES) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 201,008 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDES (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH SIDES (INNER SIDES) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH SIDES (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDES (INNER SIDES DOWN TO METAL) (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ALSO CRACKED (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Body panel slightly loose BOTH SIDES BUMPER CORNERS SLIGHTLY LOOSE (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (CRACKING TO TYRE EDGES) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 179,055 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2024 178,895 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 165,727 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 154,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 154,173 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating currently not binding however discs is very orange and looks as though its been very hot at some point and discs clearly warped (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 87,961 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 83,507 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 83,507 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 76,566 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 76,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 66,856 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 66,856 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 53,905 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 41,396 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 29,133 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 PXP is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PXP, 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 PXP registered?

DY12 PXP is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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