2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · BT12 LSN
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 06 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 116,950 miles. MOT expired on 07 Aug 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,950 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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.
BT12 LSN Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/08/2022
- 116,950 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT12 LSN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Astra (BT12 LSN) between July 2015 and August 2022.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 August 2022 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: Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
BT12 LSN Mileage History
- 25/07/201528,584 mi
- 05/08/201639,153 mi+10,569 mi
- 07/08/201752,204 mi+13,051 mi
- 08/08/201752,210 mi+6 mi
- 16/07/201864,589 mi+12,379 mi
- 30/07/201981,047 mi+16,458 mi
- 30/07/201981,047 mi
- 06/08/202093,960 mi+12,913 mi
- 06/08/2021100,582 mi+6,622 mi
- 05/08/2022116,659 mi+16,077 mi
- 09/08/2022116,950 mi+291 mi
Average of roughly 12,548 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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