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DY12 XGF

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,619 mi
Last recorded87,619 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 87,619 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 86,562 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 15 May 2025 86,549 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 82,261 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 75,726 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 75,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions + tyre tread depth low (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 68,959 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 65,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 65,593 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 59,698 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Jan 2020 59,698 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 53,864 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 47,661 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 47,550 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 42,232 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 35,903 miles

deep cut n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 7 Jan 2015 32,341 miles

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

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 XGF is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XGF, 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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DY12 XGF is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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