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2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DY62 VFW

DY62 VFW

2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20/12/2012. Recorded mileage 125,349 miles. MOT valid until 21/06/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin
2012 · Shrewsbury
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 21/06/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
125,349 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
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Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official 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.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 21/06/2027
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2012
Engine
1598cc

DY62 VFW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
  • 125,349 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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DY62 VFW Mileage History

  1. 21/06/202397,362 mi
  2. 28/05/2024107,587 mi+10,225 mi
  3. 07/06/2025117,038 mi+9,451 mi
  4. 23/06/2026125,349 mi+8,311 mi
  5. 23/06/2026125,349 mi

Average of roughly 9,310 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

DY62 VFW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Sept 2026, 20:19
MOT Analysis

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 (DY62 VFW) between June 2023 and June 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 23 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 25 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.

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