CarVerify

Free Car Check

DY12 VGA

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1398cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,661 mi
Last recorded121,661 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 VGA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 121,661 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 110,640 miles

Fuel cap seal splitting, but not yet allowing fuel vapours past

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, rocker cover gasket, timing case (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 110,640 miles

Fuel cap seal splitting, but not yet allowing fuel vapours past

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, rocker cover gasket, timing case (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 101,972 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 91,409 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 79,921 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 69,194 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 69,190 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 52,317 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 37,588 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 32,680 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 25,273 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 19,302 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DY12 VGA is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VGA, 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

How do I check the history of DY12 VGA?

You can check the full history of DY12 VGA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DY12 VGA registered?

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

Is DY12 VGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 VGA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY12 VGA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DY12 VGA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.