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DY12 TXK

2012 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,502 mi
Last recorded157,502 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 TXK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 157,502 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 157,352 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 139,983 miles

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

slight water leak

Pass 30 Apr 2019 124,318 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 106,300 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2018 106,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 92,525 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

tread getting low on both front tyres

Fail 26 Apr 2017 92,514 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

tread getting low on both front tyres

Pass 15 Apr 2016 75,411 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 75,344 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 56,414 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 TXK is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TXK, 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 TXK registered?

DY12 TXK is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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The MOT history for DY12 TXK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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