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DY12 UGH

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,104 mi
Last recorded138,104 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 UGH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 138,104 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 126,507 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 109,766 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 93,609 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 77,818 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 65,913 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 62,453 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 62,449 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2019 57,811 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 49,445 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 43,500 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 36,406 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 36,379 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front bumper damage

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracking

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2015 25,552 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 25,552 miles

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

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 UGH is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc 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 UGH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY12 UGH registered?

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

Is DY12 UGH safe to buy?

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