2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · BG62 FOF
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 69,738 miles. MOT expired on 03 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,738 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- 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.
BG62 FOF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2025
- 69,738 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BG62 FOF 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 (BG62 FOF) between September 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2025 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: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
BG62 FOF Mileage History
- 05/09/202355,258 mi
- 29/08/202462,101 mi+6,843 mi
- 29/08/202462,101 mi
- 21/08/202569,738 mi+7,637 mi
- 21/08/202569,738 mi
Average of roughly 7,384 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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