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DY12 WVT

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,801 mi
Last recorded147,801 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 WVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 147,801 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 143,189 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 137,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 137,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 130,899 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))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 124,312 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 112,874 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 98,965 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 98,960 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 82,486 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 69,570 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 48,754 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 40,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre bold inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre bold inner edge.

Offside Rear Child seat fitted preventing full inspection of seat belt.

Pass 17 Feb 2015 31,685 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 WVT is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black 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 WVT, 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 WVT registered?

DY12 WVT is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is DY12 WVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 WVT 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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