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DY12 WUU

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,893 mi
Last recorded115,893 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 WUU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 115,893 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 113,411 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 112,667 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 112,667 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 98,375 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 92,912 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Filler Cap Seal, Slightly Deteriorated

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 92,912 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Filler Cap Seal, Slightly Deteriorated

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 84,607 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 75,492 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 61,558 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 48,667 miles

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

child seat n/s/r

Pass 29 Apr 2015 39,132 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 38,773 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 WUU is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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