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DY12 UHA

2012 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,389 mi
Last recorded131,389 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 UHA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 131,389 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 120,543 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 120,329 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 112,370 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Apr 2024 112,370 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 104,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 104,675 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass insecure ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 90,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 90,178 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 69,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 63,732 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2020 63,724 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 60,300 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 53,107 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 46,375 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 39,654 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 31,388 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 UHA is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UHA, 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 UHA registered?

DY12 UHA is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 April 2012.

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