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DY12 TVN

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,713 mi
Last recorded99,713 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 99,713 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 90,669 miles

Underbody undersealed

Pass 23 Jul 2024 87,426 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Both front shocks corroded

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

Rear Underbody corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2023 79,490 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Both front shocks corroded

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

Rear Underbody corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2022 73,169 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 73,169 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 66,489 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 60,079 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 60,028 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 57,358 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 52,714 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 45,804 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 45,804 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 39,808 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 35,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to get low (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres nearing wear indicator bands in centre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 27,578 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 TVN is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TVN, 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 TVN registered?

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

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