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DY12 UCE

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

63,427 mi
Last recorded63,427 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 63,427 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 63,427 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 55,101 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 49,077 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 44,178 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 39,950 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 36,118 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 32,426 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 28,707 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 25,038 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 24,046 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 17,470 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 16,803 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 UCE is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UCE, 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 UCE registered?

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

Is DY12 UCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 UCE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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