2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DF12 YDM
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 97,584 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Mar 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,584 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.
DF12 YDM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2024
- 97,584 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.
DF12 YDM 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 (DF12 YDM) between September 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2024 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: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Cover's missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))”.
DF12 YDM Mileage History
- 06/09/202292,359 mi
- 06/09/202292,359 mi
- 08/09/202393,698 mi+1,339 mi
- 30/10/202393,718 mi+20 mi
- 31/10/202497,584 mi+3,866 mi
Average of roughly 2,427 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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