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DY12 XMT

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

104,787 mi
Last recorded104,787 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 104,787 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam mounting/inner sill areas offside and nearside. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 104,738 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened under tray obscuring severity. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at bumper support areas. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside . Rear arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 99,993 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 31 Oct 2022 96,343 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 26 Oct 2021 92,050 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 12 Oct 2020 86,825 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 24 Apr 2019 78,024 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 24 Apr 2018 69,546 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 25 Apr 2017 60,922 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 12 Apr 2016 51,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 38,167 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 XMT is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 XMT, 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 XMT registered?

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

Is DY12 XMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 XMT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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