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DY12 TDU

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,690 mi
Last recorded103,690 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 TDU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 103,690 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 101,589 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 101,589 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 98,113 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 92,177 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 92,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2022 90,163 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 90,163 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2021 86,866 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 82,152 miles

some minor perishing to tyres-especially nearside rear inner sidewall -fronts wearing on inner edges-minor cuts in treads

Pass 9 Apr 2019 71,238 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Apr 2018 59,283 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 47,422 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing and split

Pass 5 Apr 2016 37,177 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Apr 2015 27,976 miles

front tyres worn on edges

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 TDU is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TDU, 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 TDU registered?

DY12 TDU is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 April 2012.

Is DY12 TDU safe to buy?

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