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DY12 URH

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,246 mi
Last recorded95,246 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 URH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 95,246 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 89,600 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

washers slightly blocked but clearing screen

Pass 15 Jan 2024 82,254 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 75,590 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 68,986 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2022 68,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 62,812 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside also corrosion on the outer casing of both (5.3.2 (b))

centre brake light inoperative

code 82 on dash (service light )

Pass 16 Jan 2020 57,597 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 51,602 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 45,507 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 40,245 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 40,245 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 32,993 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 24,837 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 URH is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,398cc 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 URH, 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 URH registered?

DY12 URH is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 April 2012.

Is DY12 URH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 URH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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