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DY12 TLN

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,123 mi
Last recorded83,123 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 TLN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 83,123 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 78,838 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 78,838 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 73,653 miles

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

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

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

exhaust front pipe deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2023 67,868 miles

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

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

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2022 63,177 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 63,176 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 57,572 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 52,735 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 45,663 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 36,896 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 36,893 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 28,861 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 20,854 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 18,489 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 TLN is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY12 TLN registered?

DY12 TLN is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is DY12 TLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 TLN shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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