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DY12 TMX

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,987 mi
Last recorded114,987 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 TMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 114,987 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 114,984 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 109,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 105,261 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 105,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 95,231 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 87,918 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 82,811 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 82,811 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 76,460 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 68,336 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

Rear both rear tyres have cuts but not to cord

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

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Fail 9 Aug 2016 68,282 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

Rear both rear tyres have cuts but not to cord

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

emissions to clean to register

Pass 17 Aug 2015 56,270 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 TMX is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TMX, 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 TMX registered?

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

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