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DY12 XNU

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,208 mi
Last recorded158,208 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 XNU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 158,208 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2026 158,208 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 145,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 140,210 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front subframe corroded/plastic trims fitted around subframe

Minor stone chip on windscreen

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 11 Oct 2022 132,649 miles

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

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Oct 2021 116,079 miles

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

guards fitted to underside.

Fail 9 Oct 2021 116,079 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

guards fitted to underside.

Pass 12 Oct 2020 108,530 miles

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 15 Apr 2019 91,223 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 76,522 miles

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

e m light on

Pass 18 Apr 2017 60,905 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear both rear tyres cracking

e m light on

Fail 18 Apr 2017 60,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear both rear tyres cracking

e m light on

Pass 14 Apr 2016 42,326 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 36,321 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 36,321 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 36,321 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XNU is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XNU, 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 XNU registered?

DY12 XNU is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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