2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · LV62 VGZ
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 76,767 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,767 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- 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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LV62 VGZ Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 76,767 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LV62 VGZ 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 (LV62 VGZ) between July 2015 and May 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 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: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
LV62 VGZ Mileage History
- 29/07/201519,801 mi
- 08/09/201626,807 mi+7,006 mi
- 02/09/201733,909 mi+7,102 mi
- 27/09/201843,168 mi+9,259 mi
- 05/09/201949,474 mi+6,306 mi
- 07/06/202152,172 mi+2,698 mi
- 02/06/202255,620 mi+3,448 mi
- 08/06/202255,620 mi
- 27/05/202359,727 mi+4,107 mi
- 27/05/202359,727 mi
- 08/06/202466,755 mi+7,028 mi
- 08/06/202466,755 mi
- 12/06/202570,220 mi+3,465 mi
- 12/06/202570,220 mi
- 28/04/202676,759 mi+6,539 mi
- 01/05/202676,767 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 5,296 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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