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DY12 VZX

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

65,408 mi
Last recorded65,408 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 VZX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 65,408 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jun 2023 61,855 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 58,774 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jun 2021 55,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jun 2020 52,901 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

Pass 12 Apr 2019 49,134 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat in both l/h + r/h rear seat ()

Pass 11 Apr 2018 45,475 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 41,709 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 12 Apr 2017 41,709 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 34,693 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 26,711 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 VZX is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VZX, 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 VZX registered?

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

Is DY12 VZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 VZX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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