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DY12 WRD

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,143 mi
Last recorded120,143 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 WRD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 120,143 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 116,984 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 113,009 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 110,276 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 108,940 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 99,383 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 99,379 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 91,625 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 78,972 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 72,216 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2017 63,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low and bald inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 51,928 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 43,237 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2015 43,237 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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 WRD is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel 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 WRD, 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 WRD registered?

DY12 WRD is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is DY12 WRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 WRD 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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