2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · LD12 LCF
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 165,507 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jun 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,507 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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LD12 LCF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2025
- 165,507 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD12 LCF 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 (LD12 LCF) between October 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 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: Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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: “Nearside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”.
LD12 LCF Mileage History
- 25/10/2022146,723 mi
- 08/11/2022146,724 mi+1 mi
- 06/06/2024157,195 mi+10,471 mi
- 12/06/2025165,507 mi+8,312 mi
- 12/06/2025165,507 mi
Average of roughly 7,139 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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