2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · LR62 VKA
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 19 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 109,666 miles. MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 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 25 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,666 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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LR62 VKA Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2026
- 109,666 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR62 VKA 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 (LR62 VKA) between September 2015 and September 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
LR62 VKA Mileage History
- 09/09/201516,705 mi
- 05/09/201624,096 mi+7,391 mi
- 11/09/201732,763 mi+8,667 mi
- 18/09/201839,910 mi+7,147 mi
- 29/08/201949,212 mi+9,302 mi
- 18/09/202056,609 mi+7,397 mi
- 15/09/202166,357 mi+9,748 mi
- 15/09/202275,943 mi+9,586 mi
- 15/09/202275,943 mi
- 06/09/202383,890 mi+7,947 mi
- 17/09/202491,506 mi+7,616 mi
- 27/09/202491,564 mi+58 mi
- 16/09/2025101,504 mi+9,940 mi
- 16/09/2025101,504 mi
- 14/09/2026109,666 mi+8,162 mi
- 14/09/2026109,666 mi
Average of roughly 8,440 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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