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DY12 UTJ

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,681 mi
Last recorded84,681 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 UTJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 84,681 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 81,409 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 77,922 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 73,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 23 Mar 2022 68,886 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 63,971 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 59,437 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 59,437 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 51,577 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 51,577 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 40,747 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 40,747 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 31,342 miles

Child seat fitted o/s/r

Initial perishing fuel cap seal

Pass 1 Mar 2016 25,175 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 19,306 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 UTJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UTJ, 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 UTJ registered?

DY12 UTJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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