2012 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · JA08 ADA
2012 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 110,020 miles. MOT expired on 05 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,020 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JA08 ADA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2025
- 110,020 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JA08 ADA 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 (JA08 ADA) between September 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 August 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 (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (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: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
JA08 ADA Mileage History
- 05/09/202391,853 mi
- 07/09/202391,853 mi
- 04/09/2024101,194 mi+9,341 mi
- 29/08/2025110,020 mi+8,826 mi
- 30/08/2025110,020 mi
Average of roughly 9,152 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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