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DY12 XFD

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,033 mi
Last recorded132,033 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 XFD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,362cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 132,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

coolant low

Fail 13 Apr 2026 131,845 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

coolant low

Pass 23 Apr 2025 120,570 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 120,570 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 112,270 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 100,343 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 100,343 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 89,383 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 89,383 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2021 78,329 miles

n/s/r brake discs worn & pads low front tyres close to limit

Fail 9 Mar 2021 78,329 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

n/s/r brake discs worn & pads low front tyres close to limit

Pass 17 Mar 2020 72,515 miles

n/s/r tyre side wall cracked & perishes

Fail 17 Mar 2020 72,515 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/r tyre side wall cracked & perishes

Pass 23 Mar 2019 62,735 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 52,591 miles

Front small brake imbalance front brakes

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall scuffed

Rear small brake imbalance rear brakes

both front and rear brake discs pitted and worn

Pass 21 Apr 2017 43,084 miles

front and rear discs corroded and worn inner surfaces

n/s front tyre side wall scuffed

Pass 25 Apr 2016 36,830 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 32,176 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 32,176 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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 XFD is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XFD, 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 XFD registered?

DY12 XFD is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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