2012 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · AJ62 FOC
2012 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 78,536 miles. MOT valid until 11 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 11 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,536 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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AJ62 FOC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
- 78,536 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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AJ62 FOC 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 (AJ62 FOC) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AJ62 FOC Mileage History
- 12/01/202358,669 mi
- 12/01/202465,118 mi+6,449 mi
- 11/01/202572,334 mi+7,216 mi
- 08/01/202678,536 mi+6,202 mi
- 08/01/202678,536 mi
Average of roughly 6,645 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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