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DY12 UKH

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,885 mi
Last recorded73,885 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 73,885 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 68,510 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 68,510 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 62,362 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Fronts worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2022 59,097 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 56,862 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 53,796 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 53,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215-50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 50,209 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn badly on inner shoulders, & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 50,209 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn badly on inner shoulders, & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 46,989 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 46,989 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 44,722 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 39,613 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 32,038 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 UKH is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UKH, 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 UKH registered?

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

Is DY12 UKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 UKH shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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