2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DS62 EKF
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 116,226 miles. MOT expired on 23 Feb 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,226 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.
DS62 EKF Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2025
- 116,226 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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DS62 EKF Mileage History
- 27/11/201553,557 mi
- 27/11/201553,557 mi
- 11/03/201655,282 mi+1,725 mi
- 09/03/201768,572 mi+13,290 mi
- 10/08/201877,503 mi+8,931 mi
- 10/08/201877,503 mi
- 08/08/201981,243 mi+3,740 mi
- 08/08/202089,756 mi+8,513 mi
- 14/08/202089,908 mi+152 mi
- 06/08/202197,944 mi+8,036 mi
- 19/08/202198,270 mi+326 mi
- 07/02/2023105,542 mi+7,272 mi
- 16/02/2023105,550 mi+8 mi
- 22/02/2024110,941 mi+5,391 mi
- 24/02/2024110,952 mi+11 mi
- 19/02/2025115,224 mi+4,272 mi
- 20/02/2025116,226 mi+1,002 mi
Average of roughly 6,786 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
DS62 EKF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Astra (DS62 EKF) between November 2015 and February 2025.
The record contains 10 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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