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DY12 XME

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

197,584 mi
Last recorded197,584 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 197,584 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 173,285 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 173,285 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 150,427 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 150,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 129,547 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 27 Oct 2020 129,454 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 29 Oct 2019 110,599 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 85,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/ZR17 98W XL tyre size (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/ZR17 98W XL tyre size (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 62,495 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 39,761 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 36,430 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 29,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip front screen

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 XME is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XME, 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 XME registered?

DY12 XME is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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