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DY12 VCM

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

81,415 mi
Last recorded81,415 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 VCM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 81,415 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 75,800 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2025 75,800 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 69,961 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 69,832 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 66,144 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 63,919 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 62,194 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 60,204 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 57,064 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 51,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 8 Nov 2017 51,477 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Nov 2016 46,982 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 42,594 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 38,178 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 VCM is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VCM, 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 VCM registered?

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

Is DY12 VCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 VCM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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