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DY12 WGW

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,023 mi
Last recorded78,023 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 WGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 78,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 72,905 miles

Offside body damage

Pass 8 Dec 2023 68,568 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 68,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 63,714 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 63,714 miles

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 58,476 miles

Coolant leak @ engine

Off side and near side front tyres wearing @ edges, shoulders devoid of tread

Oil wetness to engine

Pass 4 Dec 2020 54,629 miles

Coolant leak and level empty ()

front tyres wearing edges

Fail 4 Dec 2020 54,629 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coolant leak and level empty ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 29 Apr 2019 47,138 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 47,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 40,109 miles

Tyres ; Tread , Nearside front balding inner edge , Offside front bald inner edge ( suspect close to cords )

Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 15 May 2017 33,478 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 30,950 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 28,588 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 28,588 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 WGW is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,364cc 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 WGW, 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 WGW is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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