2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · MM12 KCF
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 07 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 137,095 miles. MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,095 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.
MM12 KCF Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2026
- 137,095 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
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MM12 KCF 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 (MM12 KCF) between July 2015 and September 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 19 September 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: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 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: “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
MM12 KCF Mileage History
- 29/07/201543,592 mi
- 22/07/201653,977 mi+10,385 mi
- 30/06/201762,701 mi+8,724 mi
- 30/06/201762,701 mi
- 03/11/201765,285 mi+2,584 mi
- 01/11/201875,040 mi+9,755 mi
- 11/09/202092,920 mi+17,880 mi
- 07/09/2021101,171 mi+8,251 mi
- 07/09/2021101,172 mi+1 mi
- 07/09/2022110,621 mi+9,449 mi
- 18/09/2023118,645 mi+8,024 mi
- 02/09/2024123,003 mi+4,358 mi
- 02/09/2024123,004 mi+1 mi
- 12/08/2025128,850 mi+5,846 mi
- 19/09/2025129,318 mi+468 mi
- 18/09/2026137,085 mi+7,767 mi
- 19/09/2026137,095 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 8,391 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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