2012 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · DS12 UCM
2012 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 161,420 miles. MOT expired on 07 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,420 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DS12 UCM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2025
- 161,420 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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DS12 UCM Mileage History
- 22/05/2023142,738 mi
- 01/06/2024155,711 mi+12,973 mi
- 29/06/2024156,001 mi+290 mi
- 07/05/2025161,276 mi+5,275 mi
- 09/05/2025161,420 mi+144 mi
Average of roughly 9,502 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DS12 UCM 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 (DS12 UCM) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 May 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: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. Bulb Not Fitted Correctly (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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