2012 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · MP57 BYE
2012 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 227,527 miles. MOT valid until 18 Mar 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 18 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 227,527 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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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MP57 BYE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2026
- 227,527 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MP57 BYE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Astra (MP57 BYE) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
MP57 BYE Mileage History
- 03/03/2023215,931 mi
- 04/03/2024219,250 mi+3,319 mi
- 12/03/2025223,231 mi+3,981 mi
- 19/03/2025223,235 mi+4 mi
- 02/03/2026227,527 mi+4,292 mi
Average of roughly 3,867 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra J
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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