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DY12 PZF

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,877 mi
Last recorded78,877 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 78,877 miles

Rear exhaust corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2024 76,261 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 72,704 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 72,691 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))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 69,136 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 69,136 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 65,098 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 61,888 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 61,888 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 52,725 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 41,914 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 33,363 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 32,877 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 25,047 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 PZF is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PZF, 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 PZF registered?

DY12 PZF is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 July 2012.

Is DY12 PZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 PZF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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