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DY12 TFN

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

147,392 mi
Last recorded147,392 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 TFN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 147,392 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front near side and off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Near side daylight running lamp out

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))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rear shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 143,811 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top bearing slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front shock absorbers feel week (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 138,216 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 138,216 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front dtrl inop

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 133,074 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 133,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 133,072 miles

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

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

Nearside Front day time running light not working

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 123,398 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 123,398 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 114,779 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both very rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Rear washer not working

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 114,778 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front day time running light not working

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both very rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Rear washer not working

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine under tray insecure

Pass 21 Aug 2020 109,009 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

no emissions printout due to low emissions test result PASS

Pass 19 Aug 2019 104,198 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 94,954 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 77,534 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 57,802 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 37,937 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 37,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 35,384 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 TFN is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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