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DY12 XRG

2012 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,520 mi
Last recorded87,520 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 XRG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 87,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear wing slightly bent

Fail 29 Apr 2024 87,519 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear wing slightly bent

Pass 31 May 2023 78,909 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi worn

Pass 9 Apr 2022

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 74,217 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 74,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 70,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake fluid level low

coolant level low

offside rear inner side light not working

Fail 4 Oct 2019 70,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake fluid level low

coolant level low

offside front tyre worn close to limit

offside rear inner side light not working

Pass 11 Oct 2018 61,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

coolant level very low

Fail 10 Oct 2018 61,759 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

coolant level very low

Pass 12 Oct 2017 54,274 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 54,241 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% second position lamp not working in boot lid (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 46,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre small cut wall area

Offside Front Tyre small cut wall area

Pass 20 May 2015 37,952 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 XRG is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XRG, 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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DY12 XRG is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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