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DY12 TLO

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,157 mi
Last recorded77,157 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 TLO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 77,157 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer tread. 215/50/r17-95w

Both front wiper rubbers worn.

Oil leak under vehicle.

Pass 13 Dec 2024 71,128 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 71,099 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 60,192 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 60,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 51,776 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 51,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 49,384 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 49,384 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 48,320 miles

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

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

Nearside exterior mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge + Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 43,664 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Tested when wet

Pass 26 Mar 2018 38,745 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 34,761 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 29,646 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 22,784 miles

front wiper blades slightly smearing

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 TLO is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Blue 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 TLO, 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 TLO registered?

DY12 TLO is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 April 2012.

Is DY12 TLO safe to buy?

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