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DY12 WUO

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

61,843 mi
Last recorded61,843 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 WUO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 61,843 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

radiator support corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2025 61,836 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

radiator support corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2024 55,494 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 50,438 miles

Both rear shock absorbers heavily corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2023 50,438 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Both rear shock absorbers heavily corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2022 46,788 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 46,788 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 41,507 miles

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

Front wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 19 Nov 2020 38,213 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 19 Nov 2020 38,213 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 19 Apr 2019 35,618 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 35,618 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 30,542 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tyres perishing

Windscreen chipped

Fail 11 Apr 2018 30,528 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tyres perishing

Windscreen chipped

Pass 22 Mar 2017 26,340 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 22,217 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 17,434 miles

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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 WUO is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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