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DY12 UAD

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,326 mi
Last recorded80,326 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 UAD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 80,326 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 80,326 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 74,625 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 64,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 56,822 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 48,042 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 42,313 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 36,545 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 34,305 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 34,305 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2018 26,604 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 19,024 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 18,664 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 17,456 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 16,380 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 16,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 UAD is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 UAD, 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 UAD registered?

DY12 UAD is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 April 2012.

Is DY12 UAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 UAD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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