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DY12 UBR

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,360 mi
Last recorded59,360 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 UBR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 59,360 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 59,360 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 92,674 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 92,674 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 55,530 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 53,154 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 51,690 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 49,706 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 49,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 48,180 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 48,180 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 43,903 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 42,112 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 39,760 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 39,760 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 33,655 miles

both rear tyres weathered/cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2015 25,968 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
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DY12 UBR is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UBR, 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 UBR registered?

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

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The MOT history for DY12 UBR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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