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DY12 UCC

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

192,134 mi
Last recorded192,134 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 UCC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 192,134 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 184,527 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 184,527 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 171,500 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 156,498 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 156,498 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 May 2022 146,814 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 146,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2021 135,432 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 128,258 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 115,842 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 100,782 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 100,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 86,687 miles

nearside rear tyre age cracked

offside rear tyre treads uneven on inside

Fail 18 Apr 2017 86,687 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

coil spring broken both rears (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre age cracked

offside rear tyre treads uneven on inside

Pass 15 Apr 2016 71,922 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 57,740 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit, wearing on inside edge also

offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit, wearing on inside edge also

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 UCC is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel 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 UCC, 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 UCC registered?

DY12 UCC is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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