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DY12 TTZ

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,556 mi
Last recorded134,556 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 134,556 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 129,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 123,077 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

fuel cap seal perishing

slight knock from both front shock absorbers & slight play

Pass 31 Jan 2023 115,272 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (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))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 109,399 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 103,941 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 102,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 102,956 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal cracking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 94,336 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 82,652 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 75,250 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 69,232 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 69,232 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 51,119 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 TTZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 TTZ, 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 TTZ registered?

DY12 TTZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 April 2012.

Is DY12 TTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 TTZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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