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DY12 TNL

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,189 mi
Last recorded163,189 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 TNL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 163,189 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 131,761 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

front both tyres worn close to legal limits

front lower engine cover damaged

oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2021 131,761 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

front lower engine cover damaged

oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2020 121,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 121,218 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 99,395 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

brake fluid level slightly low

Pass 16 Mar 2018 88,732 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 88,732 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 79,906 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside accident damage

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres worn edges

Fail 21 Mar 2017 79,906 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside accident damage

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres worn edges

Pass 8 Mar 2016 67,806 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 51,442 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 TNL is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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