2012 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · MW12 PPX
2012 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 185,008 miles. MOT valid until 29 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 29 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,008 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.
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.
MW12 PPX Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2026
- 185,008 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
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MW12 PPX 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 (MW12 PPX) between May 2015 and September 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 22 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: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)”.
MW12 PPX Mileage History
- 05/05/201519,235 mi
- 05/05/201519,235 mi
- 09/05/201637,642 mi+18,407 mi
- 09/05/201637,642 mi
- 15/09/201770,181 mi+32,539 mi
- 20/09/201770,536 mi+355 mi
- 10/10/201894,925 mi+24,389 mi
- 10/12/2019123,377 mi+28,452 mi
- 10/12/2019123,377 mi
- 25/11/2020141,559 mi+18,182 mi
- 21/10/2021142,044 mi+485 mi
- 07/10/2022152,190 mi+10,146 mi
- 19/10/2023161,548 mi+9,358 mi
- 09/09/2024174,762 mi+13,214 mi
- 01/10/2025180,480 mi+5,718 mi
- 22/09/2026185,008 mi+4,528 mi
- 22/09/2026185,008 mi
Average of roughly 14,562 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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