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DY12 UGU

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,363 mi
Last recorded110,363 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 UGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 110,363 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 101,209 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2024 91,303 miles

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

Front both front brake calipers lose on hangers rattling not considered to be dangerous

front and rear springs/ shockers corroded

front exhaust down pipe flex deteriorated

oil leaks

Fail 23 May 2024 91,300 miles

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

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

Front both front brake calipers lose on hangers rattling not considered to be dangerous

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

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

front and rear springs/ shockers corroded

front exhaust down pipe flex deteriorated

oil leaks

Pass 25 May 2023 79,781 miles

Front disc pads over half worn

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened off side rear disc condition effecting brake balance on limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 18 May 2022 67,906 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 55,028 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

front exhaust down pipe flex blowing on limit

Pass 9 Apr 2020 45,415 miles

Front Wipers smearing.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 34,819 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 34,806 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 30,306 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 25,097 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 20,377 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 15,470 miles

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

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 UGU is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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