2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Diesel · BD61 KXA
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.2L, diesel). First registered 06 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 150,045 miles. MOT valid until 03 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,045 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
BD61 KXA Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 150,045 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD61 KXA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Astra (BD61 KXA) between January 2015 and January 2026.
The record contains 12 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 (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
BD61 KXA Mileage History
- 06/01/201547,532 mi
- 07/01/201665,350 mi+17,818 mi
- 04/01/201777,736 mi+12,386 mi
- 12/12/201787,654 mi+9,918 mi
- 28/12/2018101,811 mi+14,157 mi
- 04/01/2020112,623 mi+10,812 mi
- 12/12/2020116,494 mi+3,871 mi
- 05/01/2022121,179 mi+4,685 mi
- 14/01/2023127,383 mi+6,204 mi
- 13/01/2024134,370 mi+6,987 mi
- 03/02/2025141,391 mi+7,021 mi
- 04/02/2025141,407 mi+16 mi
- 29/01/2026150,045 mi+8,638 mi
- 29/01/2026150,045 mi
Average of roughly 9,266 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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