2015 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · AC51 WAR
2015 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2015. Recorded mileage 125,134 miles. MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,134 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial 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.
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AC51 WAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
- 125,134 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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AC51 WAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Vauxhall Astra (AC51 WAR) between October 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 average reading 3.8 m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Front Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. dpf removed (8.2.2.1 (c))”; “Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))”.
AC51 WAR Mileage History
- 08/10/2024122,136 mi
- 18/10/2024122,184 mi+48 mi
- 23/10/2025125,113 mi+2,929 mi
- 23/02/2026125,134 mi+21 mi
- 23/02/2026125,134 mi
Average of roughly 2,178 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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