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DY12 UVM

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,540 mi
Last recorded101,540 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 101,540 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 31 Jul 2025 100,385 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 100,335 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side 40kg (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working fast only intermittently (3.4 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 97,948 miles

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

Rear Tyre Tread Low

Wiper Motor Appears Faulty

Fail 6 Aug 2024 97,934 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits Emission Test Aborted (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre in Poor Condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Friction Material Detached (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Tyre Tread Low

Wiper Motor Appears Faulty

Pass 14 Jun 2023 96,329 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 96,329 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 92,132 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 92,132 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 72,336 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 67,172 miles

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rack and pinion units (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 58,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear perished in tread area

Oil leak

both front wiperblades slightly smearing

e,m,light on

Fail 1 Nov 2017 58,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear perished in tread area

Oil leak

both front wiperblades slightly smearing

e,m,light on

Pass 1 Nov 2016 48,570 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 58,257 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 47,628 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 UVM 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 68.8%.

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 UVM, 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 UVM registered?

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

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