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DY12 WBU

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,451 mi
Last recorded159,451 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 WBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 159,451 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 149,116 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 149,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 132,888 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both center too rear brake pipes slightly swelled

both front fog lights inop

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Feb 2023 124,389 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 124,389 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both bulbs not in properly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 113,853 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 113,853 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2021 95,490 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 95,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 84,725 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 70,674 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 65,835 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres cracking to tread area

Oil leak ()

under trays ftd

Pass 26 Apr 2017 61,865 miles

Nearside Rear tyre poor condition and cracking to sidewall and tread area

under trays ftd

Fail 20 Apr 2017 61,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre poor condition and cracking to sidewall and tread area

under trays ftd

Pass 22 Apr 2016 56,080 miles

both rear tyres in poor condition and cracking to tread area

Pass 1 May 2015 50,066 miles

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

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 WBU is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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