2012 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · AV62 FTU
2012 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 123,084 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jun 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,084 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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AV62 FTU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2025
- 123,084 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV62 FTU 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 (AV62 FTU) between January 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 2025 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: Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
AV62 FTU Mileage History
- 06/01/2023115,294 mi
- 06/01/2023115,294 mi
- 07/06/2024123,068 mi+7,774 mi
- 26/06/2025123,084 mi+16 mi
- 26/06/2025123,084 mi
Average of roughly 3,154 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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