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DY12 XFX

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

96,196 mi
Last recorded96,196 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 XFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 96,196 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2025 96,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2024 94,305 miles
Fail 18 May 2024 94,305 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 May 2023 85,690 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 85,690 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 76,482 miles

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

day time running light not working offside front

Pass 25 May 2021 69,243 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 65,998 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 65,998 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2019 60,180 miles

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

oil misting under the sump

Fail 26 Aug 2019 60,180 miles

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

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

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

oil misting under the sump

Pass 26 Aug 2018 53,283 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2018 53,283 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 44,617 miles

o/s/r tyre on 2mm and worn on edge but cords exposed

Pass 22 Jun 2016 35,322 miles

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

Rear wiper rubber split bad

Fail 22 Jun 2016 35,322 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/50/17V (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure 24" flat (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and nail in shoulder (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre had only 6psi in

Rear wiper rubber split bad

Tyres worn off on edge bad

Pass 13 May 2015 25,916 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 XFX is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XFX, 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 XFX registered?

DY12 XFX is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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