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DY12 XOA

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,458 mi
Last recorded114,458 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 XOA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 114,458 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 106,098 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 94,888 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 84,663 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 75,878 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 74,787 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2020 74,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 68,280 miles

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 23 Apr 2018 61,812 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 55,620 miles

Both rear tyres wearing irraticley

Fail 26 Apr 2017 55,620 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyres wearing irraticley

Pass 20 Apr 2016 48,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 48,318 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 41,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2015 41,544 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XOA is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XOA, 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 XOA registered?

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

Is DY12 XOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 XOA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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