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DY12 TKD

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,666 mi
Last recorded178,666 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 TKD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 178,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 178,666 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 163,170 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jan 2023 142,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front / Rear swelling under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front / Rear swelling under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jan 2023 142,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light High level brake light not working (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front / Rear swelling under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front / Rear swelling under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 125,171 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jan 2021 110,968 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 98,413 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 78,844 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 78,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 67,815 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 56,942 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2017 56,942 miles

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2015 27,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 TKD is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TKD, 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 TKD is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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