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DY12 UVJ

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

119,993 mi
Last recorded119,993 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 119,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 29 Apr 2025 119,992 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel cap seal cracking

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 108,200 miles

Coolant leak Thermostat housing ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 108,200 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coolant leak Thermostat housing ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 83,320 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 83,319 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 70,291 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 70,291 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 59,053 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 59,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Size = 215/50-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2018 53,583 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 4 Dec 2017 45,461 miles

bonnet pull handle broken but works

front grill damage

Fail 4 Dec 2017 45,461 miles

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

bonnet pull handle broken but works

cooling fan runs consistantly

front grill damage

rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 1 Dec 2016 35,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy section (7.1.2)

advise bonnet pull insecure

advise child seat fitted to n/s/r seatbelt

Fail 1 Dec 2016 35,160 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy section (7.1.2)

advise bonnet pull insecure

advise brake fluid below max mark

advise child seat fitted to n/s/r seatbelt

advise nail in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 5 Jun 2015 25,000 miles

front tyre treads are getting low aprox 2/3mm in the centre

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 UVJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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