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DY12 PZC

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

155,884 mi
Last recorded155,884 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 155,884 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 150,191 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 139,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 127,950 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 114,452 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 102,992 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 91,841 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 86,554 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 86,554 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 80,479 miles

nsr discs marked

Pass 11 Jun 2016 61,891 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 50,163 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 50,163 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 PZC is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PZC, 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 PZC registered?

DY12 PZC is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is DY12 PZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 PZC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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