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DY12 XUV

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,789 mi
Last recorded81,789 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 XUV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 81,789 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 77,545 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 71,863 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 71,863 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 70,177 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust flexi worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Small cracks rear tyres OK

Pass 14 May 2019 61,008 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 52,092 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Apr 2018 52,092 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2017 43,766 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 35,750 miles

Brake pads, nearside rear worn.

Pass 25 Apr 2015 28,933 miles

Front wiper blades smearing slightly.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 XUV is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XUV, 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 XUV registered?

DY12 XUV is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is DY12 XUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 XUV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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