2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · FD61 FDZ
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 17 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 66,815 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jul 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (17 Mar 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,815 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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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FD61 FDZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2025
- 66,815 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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FD61 FDZ 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 (FD61 FDZ) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 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: Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
FD61 FDZ Mileage History
- 06/07/202360,857 mi
- 02/07/202463,890 mi+3,033 mi
- 02/07/202463,890 mi
- 02/07/202566,815 mi+2,925 mi
- 02/07/202566,815 mi
Average of roughly 2,993 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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