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DY12 SYW

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,719 mi
Last recorded99,719 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 SYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 99,719 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 88,836 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 77,787 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 77,124 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 77,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2022 75,043 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 75,043 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 73,334 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 71,405 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 70,160 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 70,160 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 65,622 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 65,603 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 57,219 miles

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 4 May 2016 53,180 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 41,269 miles

N/s/f tyre has side wall damage

Fail 31 Mar 2015 41,269 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/s/f tyre has side wall damage

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 SYW is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SYW, 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 SYW registered?

DY12 SYW is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 April 2012.

Is DY12 SYW safe to buy?

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