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DY12 VXT

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,234 mi
Last recorded84,234 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 VXT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 84,234 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 80,138 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 72,923 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 73,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 68,925 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Oct 2018 63,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 58,543 miles

Both front tyres cracked and wearing on inner edge

Both rear tyres cracked

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2016 52,934 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 47,982 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2015 35,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VXT is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VXT, 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 VXT registered?

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

Is DY12 VXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 VXT shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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