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DY12 VFC

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,109 mi
Last recorded111,109 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 VFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 111,109 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 111,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 107,035 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 99,931 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 99,931 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 81,330 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 81,330 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 68,106 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 64,212 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 64,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 57,608 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 50,989 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 50,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords around tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 45,240 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 40,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 35,924 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 34,893 miles

NAIL IN OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE

Pass 16 Apr 2015 25,672 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 VFC is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY12 VFC registered?

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

Is DY12 VFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 VFC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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