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DY12 XUT

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,074 mi
Last recorded86,074 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 XUT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 86,074 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 86,074 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 84,553 miles

All rear suspension arms corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 82,967 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear brake slight bind

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 75,716 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 71,749 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 69,696 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 65,844 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 59,107 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 52,471 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 52,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi split (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2017 52,234 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi split (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 43,269 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 34,639 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 34,639 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 XUT is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XUT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY12 XUT registered?

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

Is DY12 XUT safe to buy?

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