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DY12 UFJ

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,550 mi
Last recorded137,550 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 UFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 137,550 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2025 130,597 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 124,054 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside sill flange starting to corrode

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

offside rear back plate corroded and falling away

Pass 1 Aug 2023 118,276 miles

Offside Rear brake disc cover is corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2023 118,272 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted upper bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc cover is corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2022 111,639 miles

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

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

Offside Rear backplate is corroded and. could do with removing

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 103,983 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 94,347 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 82,844 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 71,483 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 71,483 miles

Headlamp aim too high nearside & offside (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 62,964 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/ and o/s/ (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 49,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 36,813 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 36,813 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 UFJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,956cc diesel 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 UFJ, 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 UFJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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