2012 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · AC62 JAC
2012 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 117,981 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,981 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-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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AC62 JAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 117,981 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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AC62 JAC 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 2012 Vauxhall Astra (AC62 JAC) between December 2021 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
AC62 JAC Mileage History
- 11/12/202186,723 mi
- 06/12/202297,008 mi+10,285 mi
- 08/12/2023110,052 mi+13,044 mi
- 20/12/2024114,660 mi+4,608 mi
- 23/01/2026117,981 mi+3,321 mi
Average of roughly 7,590 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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