2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · KP61 YPY
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 25 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 169,850 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jan 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,850 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.
KP61 YPY Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2025
- 169,850 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KP61 YPY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Astra (KP61 YPY) between February 2015 and January 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed smoking on tickover. emissions test aborted (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))”.
KP61 YPY Mileage History
- 09/02/201544,401 mi
- 15/02/201667,544 mi+23,143 mi
- 15/02/201667,544 mi
- 24/02/201785,079 mi+17,535 mi
- 14/02/2018102,419 mi+17,340 mi
- 07/02/2019122,839 mi+20,420 mi
- 07/02/2019122,839 mi
- 18/02/2020138,537 mi+15,698 mi
- 03/03/2021147,339 mi+8,802 mi
- 05/03/2021147,339 mi
- 04/03/2022242,525 km
- 14/03/2023155,576 mi
- 24/01/2024165,088 mi+9,512 mi
- 21/01/2025169,848 mi+4,760 mi
- 23/01/2025169,850 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 12,602 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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