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DY12 TMZ

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

124,814 mi
Last recorded124,814 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 TMZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 124,814 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 112,239 miles

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 107,211 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 107,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 98,947 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 90,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 75,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2018 64,915 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 55,033 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 48,596 miles

cracking in the treads both rear tyres

items removed prior to test

man light on (svs)

o/s/f tyre worn badly inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2015 42,578 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

suspect coolant laek

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 TMZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 TMZ, 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 TMZ registered?

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

Is DY12 TMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 TMZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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