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DY12 UFL

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,430 mi
Last recorded112,430 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 UFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 112,430 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 112,429 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2025 102,980 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 100,712 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 12 Apr 2023 89,254 miles

both front tyres inner edge wear

Pass 25 Apr 2022 80,038 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2021 78,674 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 76,403 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 73,959 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 73,957 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

TRACKING TO PROLONG LIFE OF TYRES

Pass 20 Apr 2018 70,663 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 20 Apr 2018 70,661 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 19 Apr 2017 51,971 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 39,930 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 39,930 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2015 29,106 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 UFL is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UFL, 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 UFL registered?

DY12 UFL is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 April 2012.

Is DY12 UFL safe to buy?

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