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DY12 UKD

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,721 mi
Last recorded88,721 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 UKD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 88,721 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has a nail in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant level low

Pass 7 Apr 2025 84,519 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 80,504 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

oil leaks

Fail 8 Apr 2024 80,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

oil leaks

Pass 17 Apr 2023 74,691 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 74,691 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 69,339 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 64,028 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 64,028 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 63,927 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 57,718 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2020 57,718 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 51,463 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 45,239 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Fail 29 Mar 2018 45,239 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2017 38,883 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 32,408 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 25,726 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 UKD is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UKD, 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 UKD registered?

DY12 UKD is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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