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DY12 UGE

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,994 mi
Last recorded58,994 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 UGE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 58,994 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 52,960 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 48,317 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear perished within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 48,317 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear perished within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 40,744 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Mar 2018 40,744 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low PRS (1.8)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 37,159 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 37,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 33,113 miles

Rear Wiper blade torn

Vehicles internal headlamp adjuster altered to re-check beams

Fail 11 Apr 2016 33,113 miles

Rear Wiper blade torn

Vehicles internal headlamp adjuster altered to re-check beams

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2015 28,466 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 27,347 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 UGE is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UGE, 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 UGE registered?

DY12 UGE is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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The MOT history for DY12 UGE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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