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DY12 TXA

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,719 mi
Last recorded87,719 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 87,719 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 82,660 miles

fuel filler cap seal deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2023 80,696 miles

fuel cap rubber seal deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2023 80,696 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))

fuel cap rubber seal deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2022 74,839 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 66,140 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 66,140 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 58,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 49,245 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 40,367 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 32,025 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 23,046 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 15,167 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 14,038 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 TXA 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 TXA, 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 TXA registered?

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

Is DY12 TXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 TXA 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.

Does DY12 TXA have outstanding finance?

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