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DY12 RJU

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,475 mi
Last recorded150,475 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 150,475 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 145,393 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 145,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 140,895 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

secondary engine management lamp illuminated.

Fail 6 Feb 2020 140,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

secondary engine management lamp illuminated.

Pass 4 Feb 2019 135,936 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine cover fitted

engine tick over erratic

Fail 4 Feb 2019 135,936 miles

Front brake pads low

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine cover fitted

engine tick over erratic

Pass 25 Jan 2018 127,989 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 118,495 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 109,795 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 106,179 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 RJU is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RJU, 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 RJU registered?

DY12 RJU is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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