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DY12 UJC

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,286 mi
Last recorded126,286 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 UJC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 126,286 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

advise uneven tyre wear front tyres

Pass 27 Apr 2024 109,332 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2024 109,332 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 105,495 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 101,065 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 93,612 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 93,612 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 87,821 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 80,001 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 71,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50r17. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50r17. (4.1.E.1)

unable to inspect engine compartment fully due to engine covers fitted.

unable to inspect offside & nearside rear seat belts due to child seats fitted.

unable to inspect underside of vehicle fully due to under-body covers fitted.

Pass 5 Apr 2017 62,717 miles

unable to inspect engine compartment fully due to engine covers fitted.

unable to inspect underside of vehicle fully due to under-body covers fitted.

Pass 14 Apr 2016 53,026 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 53,026 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 44,048 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 UJC is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 UJC, 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 UJC registered?

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

Is DY12 UJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 UJC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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