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DY12 TWG

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

85,551 mi
Last recorded85,551 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 85,551 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 82,010 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 78,683 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 74,312 miles

hi-level brake lamp inoperative

slight cracking in tyre treads offside front and offside rear

Pass 26 May 2022 70,661 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 70,658 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 65,784 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 59,376 miles

offside daytime running lamp inoperative

Pass 21 May 2019 52,560 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 46,152 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 40,451 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 35,264 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 29,379 miles

Both front tyres perished

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 TWG is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 TWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY12 TWG registered?

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

Is DY12 TWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 TWG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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