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2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · SL12 ADV

SL12 ADV

2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 93,230 miles. MOT valid until 05 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin
2012 · Edinburgh
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 05 Feb 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
Recorded Mileage
93,230 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 05 Feb 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Oct 2026
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2012
Engine
1598cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a highly stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by a consistent history of clean passes. The most recent inspection in February 2026 at 93,230 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, maintaining a perfect record over the last five years. This trend suggests that the previous owners have proactively maintained the vehicle and addressed potential issues before they could escalate into failures during the MOT testing process. The mileage pattern is consistent with low-intensity annual use, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per annum. Between October 2021 at 71,857 miles and February 2026 at 93,230 miles, the car covered 21,373 miles, showing steady usage without excessive accumulation. A gap exists between the February 2022 and November 2022 tests, but the vehicle remained roadworthy throughout this period. The relatively low mileage generally reduces the mechanical strain on the drivetrain and suspension components compared to high-mileage examples of the same age. While the MOT record is clean, a buyer must still perform a physical inspection of common wear points specific to an Astra of this era. The tester should check for structural corrosion on the rear sills and subframe, as these areas often hide rust until it becomes significant. Given the age, inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking or fatigue, as rubber components degrade over time regardless of miles driven. Additionally, verify the brake discs for pitting or binding calipers to ensure the lack of recorded advisories reflects the actual mechanical state of the braking system.
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SL12 ADV Key Findings

  • 16 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
  • 93,230 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

SL12 ADV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Oct 2026, 04:06
MOT Analysis

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16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Astra (SL12 ADV) between January 2015 and February 2026.

The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 02 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 37 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.

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SL12 ADV Mileage History

  1. 13/01/201538,984 mi
  2. 22/01/201644,061 mi+5,077 mi
  3. 20/01/201748,178 mi+4,117 mi
  4. 27/01/201748,440 mi+262 mi
  5. 29/01/201854,948 mi+6,508 mi
  6. 30/01/201854,948 mi
  7. 08/09/201858,164 mi+3,216 mi
  8. 10/09/201858,164 mi
  9. 04/10/201965,697 mi+7,533 mi
  10. 14/10/202069,119 mi+3,422 mi
  11. 15/10/202171,857 mi+2,738 mi
  12. 15/10/202171,857 mi
  13. 24/11/202276,650 mi+4,793 mi
  14. 06/02/202481,838 mi+5,188 mi
  15. 04/02/202588,434 mi+6,596 mi
  16. 02/02/202693,230 mi+4,796 mi

Average of roughly 4,907 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✗ Outstanding recall notice
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