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DY12 UEU

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,731 mi
Last recorded146,731 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 146,731 miles

Nearside day time running light

Fail 6 Jan 2026 146,724 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside day time running light

Pass 13 Dec 2024 140,073 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 140,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 135,562 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 133,893 miles

Nearside Front Outer SIDEWALL WORN

Pass 29 Dec 2021 123,604 miles

lowered springs fitted front and rear

Pass 5 Jan 2021 114,511 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 98,825 miles

lowered springs fitted all around

Pass 20 Jun 2018 88,812 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 88,651 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 78,350 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 67,735 miles

Front plastic under guards restricting many checks of components

Pass 8 Jul 2015 59,047 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 UEU is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel 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 UEU, 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 UEU registered?

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

Is DY12 UEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 UEU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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