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DY12 XNC

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,197 mi
Last recorded98,197 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 XNC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 98,197 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 87,842 miles

Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides/edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower undertray fitted/not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges and 2mm/3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear both sides/dampers/corroding

Pass 31 Jan 2024 80,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 72,210 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad / breaking up (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 72,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/ 50 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad / breaking up (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 68,191 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2022 68,191 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2021 62,889 miles

both rear brakes fluctuating slightly in brake tester

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 8 Feb 2021 62,889 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both rear brakes fluctuating slightly in brake tester

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 20 Jan 2020 59,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

high level brake light not working

rear wiper blade worn

underside of front bumper insecure

Fail 17 Jan 2020 59,877 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

high level brake light not working

rear wiper blade worn

underside of front bumper insecure

Pass 2 Jan 2019 55,345 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 2 Jan 2019 55,345 miles

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 5 Jan 2018 45,979 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 5 Jan 2018 45,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 13 Jan 2017 37,291 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 28,627 miles

centre high level brake light not working

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 XNC is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 XNC, 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 XNC registered?

DY12 XNC is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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