2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · KU12 OVT
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 09 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 240,500 miles. MOT valid until 09 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 09 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 240,500 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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KU12 OVT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 240,500 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KU12 OVT 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 (KU12 OVT) between February 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KU12 OVT Mileage History
- 28/02/2023218,425 mi
- 29/02/2024225,664 mi+7,239 mi
- 04/02/2025231,839 mi+6,175 mi
- 10/02/2025231,839 mi
- 20/01/2026240,500 mi+8,661 mi
Average of roughly 7,628 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Electronic parking brake failureModerate
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