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DY12 SZC

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,923 mi
Last recorded145,923 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 SZC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 145,923 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 134,499 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 120,906 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 120,882 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2022 109,149 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 105,043 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 95,604 miles

front brake pads worn

Fail 18 Dec 2020 95,604 miles

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

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

front brake pads worn

Pass 29 Nov 2019 85,828 miles

both front tyres 2.5mm tread

Fail 29 Nov 2019 85,828 miles

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

both front tyres 2.5mm tread

Pass 14 Dec 2018 74,365 miles

front brake discs lipped

Fail 14 Dec 2018 74,365 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

front brake discs lipped

Pass 8 Dec 2017 63,758 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 54,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 45,562 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 36,048 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 SZC is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY12 SZC registered?

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

Is DY12 SZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 SZC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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