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DY12 XRC

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,518 mi
Last recorded118,518 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 XRC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 9 May 2025 118,518 miles
Pass 12 May 2024 102,064 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 92,012 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 79,495 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 59,358 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 52,052 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 44,516 miles

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

Nearside Front day running light not working

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 36,610 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 28,959 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 25,002 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 XRC is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XRC, 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 XRC registered?

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

Is DY12 XRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 XRC shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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