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DY12 TKF

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,834 mi
Last recorded133,834 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 TKF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 133,834 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 133,834 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 123,915 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 123,915 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 114,281 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension components have corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2022 107,045 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 107,044 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 99,494 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 92,982 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 71,549 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 55,943 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 55,943 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick WORN TO METAL (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1 MM TREAD. SIZE 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front TYRE WORN BADLY INSIDE EDGE. SIZE 225/50/17

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OVERHEATED (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 39,844 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 30,077 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 24,231 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 TKF is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TKF, 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 TKF registered?

DY12 TKF is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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