2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · MW12 YVP
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 101,726 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jun 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,726 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.
MW12 YVP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2022
- 101,726 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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MW12 YVP Mileage History
- 06/11/202198,740 mi
- 10/11/202198,772 mi+32 mi
- 23/06/2022101,726 mi+2,954 mi
- 24/06/2022101,726 mi
Average of roughly 4,746 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
MW12 YVP MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Astra (MW12 YVP) between November 2021 and June 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Front Steering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose rack joint/track rod end locking nut (2.1.”.
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