2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · KU12 LDO
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 May 2012. Recorded mileage 105,564 miles. MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,564 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- 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.
KU12 LDO Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 105,564 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KU12 LDO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Astra (KU12 LDO) between May 2015 and February 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
KU12 LDO Mileage History
- 21/05/201526,873 mi
- 28/06/201633,625 mi+6,752 mi
- 23/06/201744,437 mi+10,812 mi
- 29/06/201853,595 mi+9,158 mi
- 29/06/201853,595 mi
- 19/06/201964,306 mi+10,711 mi
- 05/03/202070,879 mi+6,573 mi
- 17/08/202070,951 mi+72 mi
- 07/08/202174,384 mi+3,433 mi
- 18/02/202276,709 mi+2,325 mi
- 02/02/202383,418 mi+6,709 mi
- 12/02/202491,980 mi+8,562 mi
- 15/02/202599,138 mi+7,158 mi
- 18/02/202599,140 mi+2 mi
- 07/02/2026105,199 mi+6,059 mi
- 18/02/2026105,564 mi+365 mi
Average of roughly 7,321 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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