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DY12 SZV

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,958 mi
Last recorded136,958 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 136,958 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 136,954 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 128,942 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 128,942 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 102,727 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 102,726 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 93,566 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth slight tear (1.1.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear have slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 84,015 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 74,048 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 63,511 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2015 52,756 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SZV is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SZV, 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 SZV registered?

DY12 SZV is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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