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DY12 TSZ

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,491 mi
Last recorded143,491 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 TSZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 143,491 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 143,491 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 124,708 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 124,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 108,892 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 107,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside front tyre starting to lightly wear on inner edge.

Fail 22 Oct 2021 107,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside front tyre starting to lightly wear on inner edge.

Pass 12 Oct 2020 100,819 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 89,506 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 79,857 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 69,292 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 59,071 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 50,012 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 TSZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 TSZ, 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 TSZ registered?

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

Is DY12 TSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 TSZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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