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DY12 TKV

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,704 mi
Last recorded70,704 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 TKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 70,704 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 63,825 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 62,071 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 57,406 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 57,381 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 47,574 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 47,574 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 45,207 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 42,905 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 42,878 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 41,827 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 41,827 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2017 36,517 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 28,935 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 23,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 TKV is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 TKV, 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 TKV registered?

DY12 TKV is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 April 2012.

Is DY12 TKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 TKV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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