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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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))
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
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
no emissions printout due to low emissions test result PASS
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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