2012 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · DF61 PGV
2012 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 113,004 miles. MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,004 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.
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DF61 PGV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 113,004 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 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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DF61 PGV Mileage History
- 04/09/2023104,901 mi
- 05/09/2023104,901 mi
- 29/11/2024109,707 mi+4,806 mi
- 17/11/2025113,003 mi+3,296 mi
- 18/11/2025113,004 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,672 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DF61 PGV 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 (DF61 PGV) between September 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 November 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: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”.
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