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DY12 UBZ

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,995 mi
Last recorded44,995 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 44,995 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 43,181 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 43,006 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 41,909 miles

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

fuel filler cap rubber seal deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2022 40,413 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 38,670 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 38,670 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 37,267 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 35,554 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 14 Mar 2018 33,059 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Fail 14 Mar 2018 33,059 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fuel cap seal perished

Pass 15 Mar 2017 29,371 miles

Cut in nearside rear tyre tread / valve slightly deteriorated

Cuts to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 30 Mar 2016 26,226 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 26,226 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 21,817 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 UBZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UBZ, 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 UBZ registered?

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

Is DY12 UBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 UBZ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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