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DY12 XKA

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,293 mi
Last recorded99,293 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 XKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 99,293 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 12 Apr 2025 90,076 miles

light general underside component age related surface corrosion

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 23 Apr 2024 83,898 miles

Covers fitted that mask some testable items

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 83,802 miles

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

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 22 Mar 2022 83,084 miles

covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 6 Apr 2021 73,610 miles

covers fitted masking some testable items

Fail 6 Apr 2021 73,610 miles

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

covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 25 Mar 2020 63,745 miles

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

covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 13 Apr 2019 56,933 miles

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Fail 13 Apr 2019 56,933 miles

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

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

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Pass 24 Mar 2018 48,342 miles

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Pass 10 Apr 2017 41,563 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 33,633 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 25,458 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 XKA is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XKA, 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 XKA registered?

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

Is DY12 XKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 XKA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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