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DY12 WFT

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,439 mi
Last recorded118,439 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 WFT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 118,439 miles

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

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 118,439 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 108,398 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 98,916 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 98,916 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 82,895 miles

Front exhaust pipe flexi shield deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall has a cut

Nearside and offside front fog lamps loose

Rear wiper worn/split

body work damage to front bumper +front grill +nearside rear door panel

Fail 4 Mar 2022 82,895 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated/split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired bumper /grill damage/insecure (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn/bald (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pads worn close to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front exhaust pipe flexi shield deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall has a cut

Nearside and offside front fog lamps loose

Rear brake discs scored/ lipped

Rear wiper worn/split

body work damage to front bumper +front grill +nearside rear door panel

both rear tyres tread perished/deep cracks (strong advice)

engine has a slight misfire +(emissions) just pass

Pass 19 Mar 2021 71,941 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low + balding from the inner edge +tyre has a serious deep cracks +tyre side wall cut (strong advice) (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorating/cracking

Fail 19 Mar 2021 71,941 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper damage/insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low + balding from the inner edge +tyre has a serious deep cracks +tyre side wall cut (strong advice) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside parking brake performance low it appear that the parking brake requires adjustment/repair

Pass 9 Mar 2020 67,363 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Offside Front Bumper slightly insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2019 57,525 miles

Front Wipers smearing

Nearside Front Tyre perished on outer side wall

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 75,795 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 75,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 37,276 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 27,044 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 14 Mar 2015 17,271 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 WFT is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WFT, 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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What year was DY12 WFT registered?

DY12 WFT is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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