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DY12 TNE

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,660 mi
Last recorded100,660 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 100,660 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 100,660 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2024 92,535 miles

Age related underbody corrosion on all suspension and body mountings

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2023 83,174 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 83,075 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 74,342 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 74,339 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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 26 Apr 2021 68,373 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 68,363 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 62,116 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2019 54,924 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2019 54,924 miles

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

Offside daytime running lamp inoperative

Pass 8 May 2018 46,109 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 46,109 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 40,360 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 35,140 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 29,656 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 TNE is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TNE, 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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DY12 TNE is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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