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DY12 XMS

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

152,518 mi
Last recorded152,518 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 XMS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2025 152,518 miles

both front suspension coil springs and offside rear shock absorber starting to rust

check front inner brake pads

front brakes performances slight imbalance- 24%

front number plate starting to discolour

offside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

offside front suspension lower ball joint slight play/ movement

offside rear inner side lamp slightly damp

Pass 23 Feb 2024 145,012 miles

both front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

both front suspension coil springs starting to rust

check front inner brake pads

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2mm and edges worn low

nearside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish

offside front suspension lower ball joint slight movement

offside front tyre tread worn to 2.5mm and inner edge wearing

offside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish and tread worn to 2mm

Pass 22 Aug 2022 131,790 miles

both front suspension coil springs and offside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

Pass 11 Jun 2021 120,061 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing in the middle (3mm) - 225/50R17

Pass 15 Jun 2020 101,939 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 83,716 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 62,749 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 44,070 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 34,858 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 30,019 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 XMS is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XMS, 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 XMS registered?

DY12 XMS is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is DY12 XMS safe to buy?

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