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DY12 TFV

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,554 mi
Last recorded105,554 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 TFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 105,554 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded near tank ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 100,858 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 93,473 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 93,462 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2022 89,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 86,289 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 78,378 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 73,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 61,359 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 48,516 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 48,515 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 40,047 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 30,958 miles

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 TFV is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 TFV, 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 TFV registered?

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

Is DY12 TFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 TFV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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