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DY12 UGC

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,866 mi
Last recorded122,866 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 UGC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 122,866 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible front pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system flexible front pipe deteriorated, but securely mounted at time of test.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 122,866 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible front pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system flexible front pipe deteriorated, but securely mounted at time of test.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 119,008 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 113,851 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 109,868 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 109,868 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 105,858 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor damage to lower part of screen. less than 10mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 95,168 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 84,884 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 73,837 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside worn more than nearside. (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 60,688 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 46,043 miles

small cut nearside front tyre

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 UGC is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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