2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · LP12 DLD
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 158,740 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29 May 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,740 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.
LP12 DLD Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2024
- 158,740 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LP12 DLD Mileage History
- 14/07/201544,606 mi
- 14/07/201657,397 mi+12,791 mi
- 22/07/201770,264 mi+12,867 mi
- 28/07/201883,006 mi+12,742 mi
- 26/07/201994,208 mi+11,202 mi
- 27/07/2020104,996 mi+10,788 mi
- 26/07/2021115,764 mi+10,768 mi
- 26/07/2021115,764 mi
- 20/08/2022127,242 mi+11,478 mi
- 22/08/2023138,925 mi+11,683 mi
- 14/08/2024158,124 mi+19,199 mi
- 20/08/2024158,740 mi+616 mi
Average of roughly 12,537 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
LP12 DLD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Astra (LP12 DLD) between July 2015 and August 2024.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2024 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 (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
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