2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · LS62 ATK
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 163,500 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 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 04 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,500 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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LS62 ATK Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2024
- 163,500 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS62 ATK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Astra (LS62 ATK) between August 2015 and September 2024.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Steering (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
LS62 ATK Mileage History
- 26/08/201580,824 mi
- 27/07/201690,796 mi+9,972 mi
- 18/07/201797,651 mi+6,855 mi
- 27/07/2018114,249 mi+16,598 mi
- 27/07/2018114,251 mi+2 mi
- 20/09/2019121,309 mi+7,058 mi
- 20/09/2019121,309 mi
- 26/09/2020128,333 mi+7,024 mi
- 27/09/2021136,281 mi+7,948 mi
- 03/08/2022138,378 mi+2,097 mi
- 24/08/2023148,428 mi+10,050 mi
- 06/09/2023148,430 mi+2 mi
- 03/09/2024163,500 mi+15,070 mi
Average of roughly 9,160 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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