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DY12 TKU

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,307 mi
Last recorded140,307 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 TKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 140,307 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 117,600 miles

Front oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2022 89,682 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 84,978 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 78,178 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 71,079 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 59,934 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 59,934 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 53,220 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 53,219 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 43,383 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 TKU is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TKU, 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 TKU registered?

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

Is DY12 TKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 TKU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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