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DY12 WKU

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,913 mi
Last recorded75,913 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 WKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 75,913 miles

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

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 67,240 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 66,838 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 64,854 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 64,852 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 62,482 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 58,146 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 53,601 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2019 51,286 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 44,747 miles

Engine cover fitted

Offside front tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 22 Mar 2018 44,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear Panhard rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Engine cover fitted

Offside front tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Mar 2017 39,339 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 22 Mar 2017 39,339 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Mar 2016 33,171 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 26,644 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 WKU is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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