2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · BD61 SHV
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 13 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 89,830 miles. MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,830 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.
BD61 SHV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 89,830 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BD61 SHV Mileage History
- 11/04/202462,894 mi
- 18/04/202462,923 mi+29 mi
- 24/03/202571,608 mi+8,685 mi
- 31/03/202571,635 mi+27 mi
- 17/04/202689,830 mi+18,195 mi
Average of roughly 13,365 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BD61 SHV 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 (BD61 SHV) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 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: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Rear Service brake excessively binding n\s o\s (1.2.1 (f))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
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