2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · MW61 WNN
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 08 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 91,685 miles. MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,685 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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MW61 WNN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 01/10/2026
- 91,685 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
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MW61 WNN 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 (MW61 WNN) between November 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Reading 35 (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
MW61 WNN Mileage History
- 08/11/202391,212 mi
- 28/10/202491,460 mi+248 mi
- 12/11/202591,564 mi+104 mi
- 12/11/202591,564 mi
- 01/10/202691,685 mi+121 mi
Average of roughly 163 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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