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DY12 RHJ

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,031 mi
Last recorded149,031 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 149,031 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Large under shields fitted not allowing for full inspection of some MOT testable items.

Fail 22 Aug 2022 149,031 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Large under shields fitted not allowing for full inspection of some MOT testable items.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 142,255 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jul 2020 133,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Aug 2019 125,919 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 117,384 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Fresheners Removed From Mirror ()

Pass 13 Nov 2017 113,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 113,551 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 105,803 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 97,710 miles

rear pads worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 94,426 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside outer sill damaged. not pierced

Fail 19 Jun 2015 94,426 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

offside outer sill damaged. not pierced

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 RHJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RHJ, 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 RHJ registered?

DY12 RHJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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