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DY12 UHM

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

67,867 mi
Last recorded67,867 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 UHM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 67,867 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 67,866 miles

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

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

Front Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 62,781 miles

wiper switch not functioning on all speeds

Fail 15 Nov 2024 62,781 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

wiper switch not functioning on all speeds

Fail 4 Nov 2024 62,607 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

wiper switch not functioning on all speeds

Pass 1 Nov 2023 57,695 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 53,315 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

driver door check strap deteriorated

engine oil level low

rear wiper blade in poor condition

wiring to brake fluid level sensor damaged not connected

Pass 9 Nov 2021 46,097 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to the legal limit, worn on outer edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning sidelight bulb not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front juddering across screen (3.4 (b) (i))

driver door check strap deteriorated

rear wiper blade in poor condition

washer pipe split and leaking but providing enough fluid to windscreen

wiring to brake fluid level sensor temporarily repaired and in poor condition

Fail 8 Nov 2021 46,095 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below legal limit, heavily worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated level ok. wiring damaged (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to the legal limit, worn on outer edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning sidelight bulb not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

driver door check strap deteriorated

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 23 May 2019 44,722 miles

Nearside Rear light lens temporary repaired

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

Rear wiper blade split

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 May 2019 44,720 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear light lens temporary repaired

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Feb 2018 37,658 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside rear light lens repaired

Fail 5 Feb 2018 37,658 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside rear light lens repaired

Pass 3 Feb 2017 29,825 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 25 Jan 2016 25,328 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 25,324 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 20,474 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 UHM is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UHM, 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 UHM is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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