2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · J26 XJW
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 02 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 115,847 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,847 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
J26 XJW Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 115,847 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J26 XJW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Astra (J26 XJW) between October 2015 and January 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 28 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (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: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
J26 XJW Mileage History
- 23/10/201532,046 mi
- 04/11/201532,567 mi+521 mi
- 27/10/201642,918 mi+10,351 mi
- 27/10/201642,918 mi
- 30/10/201752,519 mi+9,601 mi
- 30/10/201860,507 mi+7,988 mi
- 07/11/201860,509 mi+2 mi
- 27/06/201965,487 mi+4,978 mi
- 18/06/202072,190 mi+6,703 mi
- 18/06/202072,190 mi
- 18/06/202180,914 mi+8,724 mi
- 22/06/202180,916 mi+2 mi
- 09/01/202395,093 mi+14,177 mi
- 25/01/2024100,195 mi+5,102 mi
- 26/01/2024100,216 mi+21 mi
- 21/01/2025108,374 mi+8,158 mi
- 28/01/2026115,847 mi+7,473 mi
Average of roughly 8,162 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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