2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · DY55 DEC
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2012. Recorded mileage 165,709 miles. MOT valid until 07/11/2026. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,709 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1686cc
DY55 DEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/11/2025
- 165,709 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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DY55 DEC Mileage History
- 13/05/2023151,612 mi
- 10/10/2024159,812 mi+8,200 mi
- 30/10/2024159,819 mi+7 mi
- 30/10/2025165,705 mi+5,886 mi
- 08/11/2025165,709 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 5,659 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DY55 DEC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Astra (DY55 DEC) between May 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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