2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · LP61 AEK
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 17 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 88,948 miles. MOT valid until 04 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,948 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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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LP61 AEK Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
- 88,948 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LP61 AEK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Astra (LP61 AEK) between January 2015 and March 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 05 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))”.
LP61 AEK Mileage History
- 05/01/20157,784 mi
- 22/12/20158,746 mi+962 mi
- 31/10/201610,512 mi+1,766 mi
- 31/10/201720,917 mi+10,405 mi
- 10/10/201826,304 mi+5,387 mi
- 11/10/201826,306 mi+2 mi
- 24/02/202029,555 mi+3,249 mi
- 25/02/202029,555 mi
- 19/02/202133,002 mi+3,447 mi
- 17/02/202236,130 mi+3,128 mi
- 17/02/202236,130 mi
- 03/03/202346,000 mi+9,870 mi
- 03/03/202346,000 mi
- 05/03/202456,782 mi+10,782 mi
- 05/03/202577,483 mi+20,701 mi
- 05/03/202688,948 mi+11,465 mi
- 05/03/202688,948 mi
Average of roughly 7,271 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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