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DY12 PYH

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

154,533 mi
Last recorded154,533 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 154,533 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

dual mass flywheel noisy

Fail 30 Jul 2026 154,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

dual mass flywheel noisy

Pass 14 Aug 2025 133,692 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 125,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear corrosion noted to shock absorber

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

Offside Rear corrosion noted to shock absorber

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

parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 15 Oct 2024 125,342 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear corrosion noted to shock absorber

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

Offside Rear corrosion noted to shock absorber

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

parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 20 Nov 2023 114,514 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2023 114,511 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2022 100,691 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 100,686 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 97,854 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 90,931 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 90,929 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 83,752 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 75,806 miles

Nearside Front fog light insecure

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 24 Jul 2017 75,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front fog light insecure

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 14 Jul 2016 67,291 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres have different speed rating

Rear wiper blade split

Slight smear from front wiper blades

Pass 15 Jul 2015 61,329 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 61,329 miles

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

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 PYH is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PYH, 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 PYH is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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