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DY12 TZG

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,997 mi
Last recorded87,997 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 TZG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 87,997 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 79,703 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 79,703 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 71,118 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 71,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2020 68,010 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 68,010 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 62,376 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 56,321 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 56,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 49,784 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 43,131 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre on 3mm

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 43,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre on 3mm

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 35,980 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 28,304 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 TZG is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TZG, 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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DY12 TZG is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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