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DY12 WMW

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,288 mi
Last recorded116,288 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 WMW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 116,288 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Strap (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 107,513 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 98,010 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jan 2023 88,378 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 88,378 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 77,554 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CORDS VERY SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 68,195 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 59,181 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 49,552 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 40,817 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 40,778 miles

Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) twisted (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 32,923 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 25,139 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 21,682 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 21,682 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 WMW is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 WMW, 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 WMW is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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