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DY12 XFA

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

46,212 mi
Last recorded46,212 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 XFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 46,212 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 44,438 miles

minor oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2024 42,866 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 40,732 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 37,917 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 35,995 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 33,989 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 30,133 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 30,133 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 29,257 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, sized 205 60 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 27,397 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 23,706 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 20,697 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 19,285 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 XFA is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XFA, 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 XFA registered?

DY12 XFA is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is DY12 XFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 XFA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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