CarVerify

Free Car Check

DY12 UBG

2012 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,448 mi
Last recorded140,448 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 UBG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 140,448 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Outer brake pad damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 128,606 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 115,029 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 115,027 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 103,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexible pipe holder clip missing at middle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexible pipe holder clip missing at middle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 91,617 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wear on inner and outer edges close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 83,149 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 69,841 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 61,458 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise rear brakes inspected due to pad/disc condition Meets test requirements at present (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2018 61,458 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise rear brakes inspected due to pad/disc condition Meets test requirements at present (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 54,001 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexy slight blow (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 54,000 miles

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

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexy slight blow (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 42,129 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2015 35,377 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DY12 UBG is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UBG, 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

How do I check the history of DY12 UBG?

You can check the full history of DY12 UBG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DY12 UBG registered?

DY12 UBG is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is DY12 UBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 UBG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY12 UBG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DY12 UBG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.