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DY12 XPR

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,597 mi
Last recorded124,597 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 XPR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 124,597 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 124,597 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 113,061 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 102,351 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 92,643 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 80,651 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 70,451 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 68,247 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothsides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 57,951 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 47,279 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 45,914 miles

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Fail 16 Jul 2018 45,914 miles

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 41,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 33,992 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn bald on shoulders.advise renewal.

Fail 26 Apr 2016 33,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front tyre worn bald on shoulders.advise renewal.

Pass 31 Mar 2015 32,968 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 XPR is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 XPR, 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 XPR registered?

DY12 XPR is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 May 2012.

Is DY12 XPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 XPR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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