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DY12 TZO

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,584 mi
Last recorded92,584 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 92,584 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 88,194 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 79,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

headlamp images poor

travel in park brake

Pass 10 Oct 2022 71,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 71,174 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 61,096 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 55,583 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 51,716 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 51,716 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 46,257 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 46,257 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 43,498 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 38,020 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit, evidence of brake binding (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 30,928 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 28,203 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 28,026 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 TZO is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TZO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY12 TZO registered?

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

Is DY12 TZO safe to buy?

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