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DY12 WAU

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,391 mi
Last recorded92,391 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 WAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 92,391 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 92,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 76,031 miles

Advise front tyres different size to rear tyres

Offside Front Nail in tyre 205 50 16V ()

Pass 24 Apr 2020 59,945 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 59,786 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 59,786 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 58,732 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Apr 2016 47,777 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 36,220 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 36,219 miles

Nearside Front rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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 WAU is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WAU, 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 WAU registered?

DY12 WAU is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 April 2012.

Is DY12 WAU safe to buy?

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