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DY12 UHL

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

101,459 mi
Last recorded101,459 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 101,459 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 101,459 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 93,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 88,818 miles

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

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

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

Underbody components corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2023 86,493 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive At lower engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing At nearside & offside rear tread area's. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 82,993 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Feb 2021 80,205 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 77,922 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 74,066 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 74,066 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 64,117 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 53,288 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 45,162 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2015 33,126 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking slightly.

Oil leak

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 UHL 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 UHL, 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 UHL registered?

DY12 UHL is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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