2012 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · BW52 BOB
2012 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 124,518 miles. MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,518 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- 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.
BW52 BOB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2026
- 124,518 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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BW52 BOB Mileage History
- 21/03/2023110,278 mi
- 27/03/2023110,310 mi+32 mi
- 28/03/2024118,018 mi+7,708 mi
- 27/03/2025121,487 mi+3,469 mi
- 02/03/2026124,518 mi+3,031 mi
Average of roughly 4,828 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BW52 BOB 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 (BW52 BOB) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nsf (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Position lamp not working osf (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
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