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DY12 XHJ

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,501 mi
Last recorded98,501 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 98,501 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 95,767 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 95,619 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 94,426 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 93,373 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 90,890 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 69,259 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 69,259 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 56,547 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 48,066 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 39,229 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 31,029 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 XHJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XHJ, 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 XHJ registered?

DY12 XHJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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The MOT history for DY12 XHJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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