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DY12 UEH

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,652 mi
Last recorded127,652 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 127,652 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive and lower (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 127,652 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive and lower (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 123,946 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 107,071 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 102,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Alloy wheel slightly damaged.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 97,490 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 92,656 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 69,692 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2019 69,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 56,926 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 56,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 42,503 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 32,791 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 23,310 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 UEH is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver 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 UEH, 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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DY12 UEH is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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