2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · AJ61 LZF
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 13 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 109,404 miles. MOT valid until 28 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 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,404 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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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AJ61 LZF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 109,404 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
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AJ61 LZF 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 (AJ61 LZF) between October 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
AJ61 LZF Mileage History
- 04/10/2023105,416 mi
- 09/10/2024108,615 mi+3,199 mi
- 09/10/2024108,615 mi
- 27/01/2026109,403 mi+788 mi
- 29/01/2026109,404 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,718 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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