2012 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · DU62 UPE
2012 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 102,632 miles. MOT expired on 05 Sept 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,632 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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DU62 UPE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2023
- 102,632 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU62 UPE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Astra (DU62 UPE) between August 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 September 2023 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 (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50r17 98w (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
DU62 UPE Mileage History
- 30/08/202292,349 mi
- 31/08/202292,360 mi+11 mi
- 05/09/2023102,555 mi+10,195 mi
- 07/09/2023102,632 mi+77 mi
Average of roughly 10,077 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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