2012 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · DN12 EOY
2012 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 127,567 miles. MOT expired on 07 Feb 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,567 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.
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.
DN12 EOY Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/02/2024
- 127,567 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DN12 EOY 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 (DN12 EOY) between June 2015 and February 2024.
The record contains 9 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 08 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
DN12 EOY Mileage History
- 05/06/201540,310 mi
- 05/06/201540,310 mi
- 30/06/201657,417 mi+17,107 mi
- 25/05/201771,490 mi+14,073 mi
- 03/06/201771,915 mi+425 mi
- 01/06/201891,118 mi+19,203 mi
- 08/06/2019107,615 mi+16,497 mi
- 08/06/2019107,615 mi
- 09/12/2020117,305 mi+9,690 mi
- 10/12/2021121,035 mi+3,730 mi
- 10/12/2021121,035 mi
- 06/12/2022123,782 mi+2,747 mi
- 14/12/2023127,508 mi+3,726 mi
- 08/02/2024127,567 mi+59 mi
Average of roughly 10,054 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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