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DY12 WGF

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,360 mi
Last recorded56,360 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 56,360 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 56,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 54,970 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2024 63,589 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 53,727 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 52,214 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 50,623 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 48,087 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 42,640 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2018 38,853 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 35,827 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 35,823 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 32,322 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 27,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WGF is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WGF, 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 WGF registered?

DY12 WGF is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is DY12 WGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 WGF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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