2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · M99 VXL
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 22 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 193,613 miles. MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,613 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
M99 VXL Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2026
- 193,613 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M99 VXL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Astra (M99 VXL) between May 2015 and September 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 2026 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: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
M99 VXL Mileage History
- 26/05/201578,671 mi
- 23/05/2016100,620 mi+21,949 mi
- 29/05/2017107,006 mi+6,386 mi
- 21/06/2018113,836 mi+6,830 mi
- 25/06/2018133,838 mi+20,002 mi
- 02/07/2019125,870 mi-7,968 mi
- 04/06/2020132,162 mi+6,292 mi
- 05/06/2020132,162 mi
- 11/09/2021147,611 mi+15,449 mi
- 06/09/2022156,325 mi+8,714 mi
- 17/08/2023160,039 mi+3,714 mi
- 07/09/2024169,891 mi+9,852 mi
- 02/09/2025176,740 mi+6,849 mi
- 18/09/2025176,199 mi-541 mi
- 14/09/2026193,613 mi+17,414 mi
Average of roughly 10,168 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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