2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · NA12 EPZ
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 89,355 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jun 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,355 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- 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.
NA12 EPZ Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/06/2024
- 89,355 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NA12 EPZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Astra (NA12 EPZ) between June 2015 and June 2024.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 21 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
NA12 EPZ Mileage History
- 15/06/201526,657 mi
- 15/06/201526,657 mi
- 20/07/201630,135 mi+3,478 mi
- 26/07/201736,489 mi+6,354 mi
- 26/07/201736,489 mi
- 25/07/201841,725 mi+5,236 mi
- 26/07/201948,003 mi+6,278 mi
- 23/01/202165,917 mi+17,914 mi
- 10/02/202272,147 mi+6,230 mi
- 14/02/202380,483 mi+8,336 mi
- 16/02/202380,444 mi-39 mi
- 21/06/202489,355 mi+8,911 mi
- 21/06/202489,355 mi
Average of roughly 6,952 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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