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DY12 RKV

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,235 mi
Last recorded110,235 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 110,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF and OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn NSR and OSR (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2025 110,235 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn stabilizer control arm ball joint play (double ball joint) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central loose heat shield (exhaust)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF and OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front DRL in-op

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front speed sensor cable rubbing on CV boot

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn NSR and OSR (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

coolant reservoir empty

Pass 18 Dec 2024 98,408 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in lower centre of windscreen 20mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both rear shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear bumper lower trim missing

Fail 18 Dec 2024 98,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in lower centre of windscreen 20mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both rear shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear bumper lower trim missing

Pass 6 Dec 2023 86,493 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both rear - grabbing (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 74,441 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 74,439 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 66,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall has undulations (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 66,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall has undulations (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 59,663 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 59,663 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 43,114 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 43,114 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both and fitted a o/s/f drl (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2018 40,392 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 38,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking due to age

repair lamp on dash(intermittent)

Pass 27 May 2016 33,573 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 33,573 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

nsr and osr brake disc sign of overheating

Pass 27 May 2015 29,484 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 RKV is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RKV, 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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DY12 RKV is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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