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DY12 XFE

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,172 mi
Last recorded85,172 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 85,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 132,950 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 79,270 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 79,270 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 75,887 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 72,671 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 72,671 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 69,512 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 66,283 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 62,640 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 56,959 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 51,337 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 51,337 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 46,031 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 41,752 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 XFE is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XFE, 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 XFE registered?

DY12 XFE is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is DY12 XFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 XFE shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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