2012 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · AP12 AUR
2012 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 108,455 miles. MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,455 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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AP12 AUR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 108,455 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP12 AUR 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 (AP12 AUR) between May 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Large sun s”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
AP12 AUR Mileage History
- 25/05/202378,318 mi
- 20/05/202484,935 mi+6,617 mi
- 19/03/202588,492 mi+3,557 mi
- 20/02/2026108,448 mi+19,956 mi
- 20/02/2026108,455 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 10,983 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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