2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · MV62 UEU
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 09 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 95,101 miles. MOT expired on 04 Dec 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,101 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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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MV62 UEU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 05/12/2025
- 95,101 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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MV62 UEU MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Astra (MV62 UEU) between November 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 December 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
MV62 UEU Mileage History
- 23/11/202181,533 mi
- 23/11/202283,778 mi+2,245 mi
- 05/12/202388,387 mi+4,609 mi
- 05/12/202491,256 mi+2,869 mi
- 05/12/202595,101 mi+3,845 mi
Average of roughly 3,365 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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