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DY12 RCF

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,178 mi
Last recorded134,178 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 RCF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 134,178 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 134,178 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 118,765 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

all under seal under body

Fail 1 Feb 2025 118,765 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

all under seal under body

Pass 1 Feb 2024 108,278 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside component

Fail 18 Jan 2024 108,267 miles

Front Direction indicator not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 13 Dec 2022 102,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box wants replacing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 96,959 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres at wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 93,787 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 89,936 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 81,784 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 81,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2017 74,216 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 66,731 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 59,416 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 56,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pedal antislip worn

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 RCF is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RCF, 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 RCF registered?

DY12 RCF is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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