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DY12 XGU

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,274 mi
Last recorded118,274 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 XGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 118,274 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 110,799 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2022 102,022 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 98,020 miles

Front DRL NOT WORKING

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2022 97,991 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 89,522 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2020 82,340 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2020 82,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 72,392 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Mar 2018 60,670 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 60,670 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 47,257 miles

emissions to low to read

Pass 15 Mar 2016 35,678 miles

front wipers are poor

Pass 7 Apr 2015 28,649 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

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 XGU is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 XGU, 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 XGU registered?

DY12 XGU is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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