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DY12 SXP

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

191,366 mi
Last recorded191,366 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 SXP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2026 191,366 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper damage

Nearside Front radiator suport bracket corroded

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2025 176,935 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 167,377 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 150,000 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2023 150,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2022 137,525 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Offside Front tyre wearing edge

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing edge

Fail 27 Jan 2022 137,525 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding braked isc overheated (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Offside Front tyre wearing edge

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing edge

Pass 26 Jan 2021 128,476 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

front and centre exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2021 128,475 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs slightly corroded inner faces

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively rear pads shown signs of overheating o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

front and centre exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2020 121,883 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cracked and leaking at flange (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering joint has slight play

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 121,883 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cracked and leaking at flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering joint has slight play

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 110,123 miles

both front wipers poor

Pass 26 Jan 2018 96,598 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre close to the shoulder ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under-trays fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2018 96,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre close to the shoulder ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2017 76,813 miles

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

engine top cover fitted, engine under tray fitted.

Fail 27 Jan 2017 76,813 miles

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

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

engine top cover fitted, engine under tray fitted.

Pass 19 Jan 2016 60,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 53,483 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 SXP is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,956cc 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 SXP, 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 SXP is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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