2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · AY03 ASH
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 08 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 141,296 miles. MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,296 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- 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.
AY03 ASH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 141,296 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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AY03 ASH Mileage History
- 18/08/2022130,580 mi
- 19/08/2023134,406 mi+3,826 mi
- 19/08/2024137,096 mi+2,690 mi
- 13/08/2025139,100 mi+2,004 mi
- 14/08/2026141,296 mi+2,196 mi
Average of roughly 2,687 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AY03 ASH 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 (AY03 ASH) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 16 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
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