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DY12 UHD

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,377 mi
Last recorded90,377 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 UHD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 90,377 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2025 90,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 86,885 miles

Auto gearbox oil pipe damp

Flexi exhaust deteriorated

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

Front subframe corroded

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 83,252 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 led not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Flexi exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Jan 2024 83,252 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 led not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Flexi exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 79,399 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 79,399 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 75,464 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 69,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside rear tyre misshapen inner edge

rear wiper defective

Pass 25 Apr 2019 62,677 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 54,503 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 49,743 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perishing, has splits in tread and worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre valve in poor condition

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 28 Apr 2016 45,288 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 45,188 miles

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

signs of over heating o/s/r

slight brake binding o/s/r

Pass 9 Apr 2015 40,939 miles

n/s/f tyre low on edges

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 UHD is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 UHD, 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 UHD registered?

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

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