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DY12 SXV

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,457 mi
Last recorded124,457 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 SXV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 124,457 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 121,184 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 106,739 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 88,159 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 88,159 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 72,589 miles

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))

slight corrosion sump pan

Pass 27 Mar 2018 54,843 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 54,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn and overheated (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 39,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm , cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm , cracked and perished , inner edge badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm , cracked through tread (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake carriers knocking - common fault

Pass 15 Apr 2016 29,643 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 23,665 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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 SXV is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SXV, 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 SXV registered?

DY12 SXV is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is DY12 SXV safe to buy?

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