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DY12 RFJ

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,364 mi
Last recorded85,364 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 RFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 85,364 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 76,581 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 69,079 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 69,049 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 67,941 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 on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 61,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 May 2022 61,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 49,719 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 47,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 44,601 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 44,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 40,660 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 36,747 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Jul 2017 36,747 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Jul 2016 31,855 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Front tyre worn low on edge

Fail 2 Jul 2015 28,498 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear bumper insecure

rear wiper split

Pass 2 Jul 2015 28,498 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

rear wiper split

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 RFJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RFJ, 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 RFJ registered?

DY12 RFJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 July 2012.

Is DY12 RFJ safe to buy?

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