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DY12 TWF

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,126 mi
Last recorded83,126 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2026 83,126 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 77,106 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 69,474 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 69,425 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road zone A (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 57,753 miles

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

nearside rear bumper damaged

Fail 8 Feb 2023 57,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

nearside rear bumper damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2022 49,177 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 44,022 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 44,021 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Cooling fan running continuously

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 38,745 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Feb 2019 28,804 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 26,672 miles

Front both tyres worn close to limit

Pass 2 Feb 2017 24,228 miles

Front both tyre worn inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2016 22,144 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 18,464 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 TWF is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TWF, 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 TWF registered?

DY12 TWF is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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