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DY12 XLO

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

42,806 mi
Last recorded42,806 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 XLO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 42,806 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 37,113 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 35,557 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 34,550 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres ,205/60r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 33,622 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 32,456 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 31,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracked on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 28,896 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 26,844 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 26,844 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 25,372 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 21,329 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 XLO is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Blue 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 XLO, 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 XLO registered?

DY12 XLO is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is DY12 XLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 XLO 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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