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DY12 TXJ

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,574 mi
Last recorded78,574 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 TXJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 78,574 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 78,416 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 78,235 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 78,040 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 77,924 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 77,261 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 77,261 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2020 76,857 miles

Slight oil leak !!!

Fail 30 Jul 2020 76,856 miles

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Bumper cracked / sharp edge !!! (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight oil leak !!!

Pass 29 Mar 2019 74,206 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 74,206 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 69,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of perishing on tread

Pass 30 Mar 2017 61,184 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Daytime driving lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre has surface cracks in tread

Fail 30 Mar 2017 61,184 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Daytime driving lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre has surface cracks in tread

Pass 23 Mar 2016 50,463 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 37,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 TXJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TXJ, 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 TXJ registered?

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

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