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DY12 VXX

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,596 mi
Last recorded77,596 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 VXX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 77,596 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 76,291 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 72,347 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 68,526 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 65,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 61,172 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 55,515 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 22 Feb 2019 50,392 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 50,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 43,101 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 43,101 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 34,143 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 28,046 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 23,273 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 VXX is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VXX, 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 VXX registered?

DY12 VXX is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is DY12 VXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 VXX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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