2012 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · DG12 YRU
2012 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 136,821 miles. MOT expired on 12 Sept 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,821 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.
DG12 YRU Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2024
- 136,821 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded 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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DG12 YRU Mileage History
- 30/10/201452,480 mi
- 30/10/201572,031 mi+19,551 mi
- 18/07/201684,123 mi+12,092 mi
- 14/09/201798,003 mi+13,880 mi
- 01/09/2018102,516 mi+4,513 mi
- 08/09/2018102,623 mi+107 mi
- 28/08/2019109,051 mi+6,428 mi
- 12/09/2020115,184 mi+6,133 mi
- 13/09/2021120,527 mi+5,343 mi
- 13/09/2021120,528 mi+1 mi
- 10/09/2022125,687 mi+5,159 mi
- 12/09/2023131,192 mi+5,505 mi
- 12/09/2023131,192 mi
- 10/09/2024136,821 mi+5,629 mi
Average of roughly 8,551 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
DG12 YRU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Astra (DG12 YRU) between October 2014 and September 2024.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2024 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: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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