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DY12 UFT

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,004 mi
Last recorded124,004 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 124,004 miles

Oil leak

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Front driver side (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 108,922 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 97,202 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 97,202 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 85,663 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 73,858 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 72,012 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 69,930 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 66,295 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2018 66,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 61,109 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm left (225/50/17) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 61,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm left (225/50/17) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 38,390 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 UFT is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UFT, 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 UFT is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 April 2012.

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