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DY12 TKK

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,900 mi
Last recorded76,900 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 TKK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 76,900 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 74,941 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 74,941 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 71,909 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2024 71,909 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 69,376 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 67,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 64,670 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 62,333 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 59,235 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 56,349 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside

Pass 20 Mar 2017 52,443 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 48,851 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 35,853 miles

offside front tyre on 3mm tread

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 TKK is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TKK, 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 TKK is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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