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DY12 TYB

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

90,715 mi
Last recorded90,715 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 TYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 90,715 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 85,493 miles

Central Front small exhaust blow at front flex joint

Pass 4 Oct 2023 80,573 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 77,190 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 73,983 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 70,670 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 66,924 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 62,888 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 58,453 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 58,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 53,216 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 48,815 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 39,228 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 TYB is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver 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 TYB, 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 TYB registered?

DY12 TYB is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 April 2012.

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The MOT history for DY12 TYB 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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