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DY12 WFK

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,341 mi
Last recorded108,341 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 WFK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 108,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 108,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 103,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 103,131 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 96,192 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 96,192 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 87,224 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 79,564 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 79,564 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 73,496 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 65,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 65,058 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 58,906 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 215-50-17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 52,881 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 52,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 43,663 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 33,073 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 WFK is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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