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DY12 VFA

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,565 mi
Last recorded111,565 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 VFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 111,565 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 99,216 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 86,676 miles

Offside Front Day running light not working

Pass 24 Jan 2023 76,337 miles

Engine coolant reservoir is contaminated from inside with oil

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect N/S & O/S. Shock absorbers also rusty (5.3.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer jets aim requires slight adjustment towards windscreen

Fuel filler pipes leading to fuel tank are corroded

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 63,950 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 59,458 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2020 54,142 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 49,386 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 44,635 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 44,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 38,827 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 38,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 24,460 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 19,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VFA is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc 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 VFA, 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 VFA registered?

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

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The MOT history for DY12 VFA 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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