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DY12 VXZ

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,993 mi
Last recorded75,993 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 VXZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 75,993 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 73,384 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 70,969 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 68,347 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 55,070 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 55,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 46,599 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 34,427 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 31,080 miles

Front wipers smearing

Rear Nail in tyre 1 nail in each rear tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in all 4 tyre treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 31,079 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wipers smearing

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

Rear Nail in tyre 1 nail in each rear tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in all 4 tyre treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 28,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to 1.5mm limit (3.5.1g)

Rear slight cracks in tyres treads

car struggled to start when bringing car in and starting MOT

Pass 6 Mar 2017 25,200 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 20,198 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 16,463 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)

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 VXZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel 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 VXZ, 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 VXZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for DY12 VXZ 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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