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DY12 RFO

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,756 mi
Last recorded110,756 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 110,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 110,743 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 107,501 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

engine cover fitted

parking brake performance only just meets requirements

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 12 Sep 2024 102,939 miles

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

flywheel noisy

Pass 26 Sep 2023 89,368 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc has signs of been heated up (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

flywheel noisy when clutch pressed

middle exhaust heat shield corroded and loose

Pass 3 Oct 2022 79,803 miles

Offside Front daytime running light not working

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 79,803 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Offside and nearside front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front daytime running light not working

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 72,170 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rears starting to deteriorate (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside rears cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clicking noise on engine next to timing belt area

Fail 21 Oct 2021 72,170 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rears starting to deteriorate (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high Offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside rears cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clicking noise on engine next to timing belt area

Pass 12 Nov 2020 64,455 miles

both rear tyres cracking

front pads worn

ns front tyre aged

Pass 13 May 2019 55,582 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2019 55,582 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 48,504 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 47,656 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 45,146 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 36,648 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 26,991 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 RFO is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 RFO, 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 RFO registered?

DY12 RFO is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 June 2012.

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