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DY12 VDO

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

120,632 mi
Last recorded120,632 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 VDO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 120,632 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 120,632 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 112,493 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 104,927 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 104,906 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 98,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively handbrake sticking (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 91,398 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 91,397 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 85,242 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 85,241 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 79,744 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 72,510 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 72,510 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 65,516 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 57,750 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 50,951 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 50,951 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 48,517 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 48,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 VDO is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VDO, 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 VDO registered?

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

Is DY12 VDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 VDO shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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