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DY12 XPU

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,772 mi
Last recorded69,772 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 XPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 69,772 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 66,665 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 62,694 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 59,828 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 57,164 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 57,164 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front exhaust flexible down pipe deteriorated

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

Pass 11 May 2021 52,735 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 50,166 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 46,842 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 42,826 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 37,357 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 37,357 miles

Central Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 31,414 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 23,761 miles

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

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

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 XPU is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XPU, 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 XPU registered?

DY12 XPU is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is DY12 XPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 XPU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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