2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · EX61 PJU
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 117,948 miles. MOT expired on 02 Apr 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,948 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.
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EX61 PJU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 03/04/2026
- 117,948 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX61 PJU 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 (EX61 PJU) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
EX61 PJU Mileage History
- 07/03/202389,422 mi
- 21/03/202499,527 mi+10,105 mi
- 28/09/2024103,684 mi+4,157 mi
- 04/04/2025106,929 mi+3,245 mi
- 03/04/2026117,948 mi+11,019 mi
Average of roughly 9,277 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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