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DY12 TOU

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

92,507 mi
Last recorded92,507 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 TOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 92,507 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 92,507 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 84,042 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 84,042 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 75,447 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 75,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 64,175 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 64,175 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 52,070 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cooling fan on constantly, advise investigation.

Fail 8 Nov 2017 52,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cooling fan on constantly, advise investigation.

Pass 8 Nov 2016 38,167 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 24,244 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 24,242 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 21,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 21,102 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 TOU is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 TOU, 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 TOU registered?

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

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