2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · NJ12 SSX
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 97,046 miles. MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,046 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.
NJ12 SSX Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2026
- 97,046 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ12 SSX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Astra (NJ12 SSX) between January 2015 and October 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))”.
NJ12 SSX Mileage History
- 19/01/201528,204 mi
- 19/01/201528,204 mi
- 09/01/201633,044 mi+4,840 mi
- 06/01/201737,396 mi+4,352 mi
- 19/01/201841,538 mi+4,142 mi
- 14/08/201844,481 mi+2,943 mi
- 20/09/201956,433 mi+11,952 mi
- 05/10/202067,437 mi+11,004 mi
- 05/10/202067,437 mi
- 08/10/202174,685 mi+7,248 mi
- 21/10/202174,718 mi+33 mi
- 31/10/202281,953 mi+7,235 mi
- 31/10/202281,953 mi
- 27/10/202386,491 mi+4,538 mi
- 27/10/202386,492 mi+1 mi
- 15/10/202491,901 mi+5,409 mi
- 23/10/202596,593 mi+4,692 mi
- 23/10/202596,593 mi
- 10/10/202697,046 mi+453 mi
Average of roughly 5,872 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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