2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · BT12 PLV
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 09/08/2012. Recorded mileage 178,297 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,297 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1686cc
BT12 PLV Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2025
- 178,297 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects 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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BT12 PLV Mileage History
- 31/07/201552,240 mi
- 05/08/201665,082 mi+12,842 mi
- 09/08/201776,267 mi+11,185 mi
- 27/07/2018104,656 mi+28,389 mi
- 05/08/2019125,469 mi+20,813 mi
- 05/08/2019125,469 mi
- 06/08/2020134,080 mi+8,611 mi
- 23/07/2021140,747 mi+6,667 mi
- 14/06/2022148,597 mi+7,850 mi
- 15/06/2023159,671 mi+11,074 mi
- 24/06/2024169,461 mi+9,790 mi
- 25/08/2025178,297 mi+8,836 mi
- 25/08/2025178,297 mi
Average of roughly 12,518 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
BT12 PLV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Astra (BT12 PLV) between July 2015 and August 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 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: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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