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DY12 XKJ

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,401 mi
Last recorded138,401 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 XKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 138,401 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 130,619 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 125,108 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 125,108 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 110,144 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 83,503 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 70,688 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 68,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge void of tread 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge void of tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 60,052 miles

advise resecuring of rear number plate .........

rear inner brake pads appear low .........

Pass 30 Mar 2018 52,137 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 52,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 44,308 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Front tyres worn on edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm. 225/50/17 98W XL (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Apr 2017 44,308 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Front tyres worn on edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm. 225/50/17 98W XL (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 35,278 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 28,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Apr 2015 28,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 XKJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XKJ, 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 XKJ registered?

DY12 XKJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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