2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · FH62 DYN
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 111,876 miles. MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,876 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- 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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FH62 DYN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 111,876 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH62 DYN 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 (FH62 DYN) between October 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 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: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Plat”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
FH62 DYN Mileage History
- 25/10/202383,224 mi
- 29/10/202496,249 mi+13,025 mi
- 30/10/202496,252 mi+3 mi
- 11/12/2025111,871 mi+15,619 mi
- 12/12/2025111,876 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 13,429 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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