2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Diesel · NX12 ABK
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.2L, diesel). First registered 12 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 135,108 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,108 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- 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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NX12 ABK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 135,108 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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NX12 ABK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Astra (NX12 ABK) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
NX12 ABK Mileage History
- 21/10/2022130,677 mi
- 12/10/2023132,464 mi+1,787 mi
- 22/10/2024133,696 mi+1,232 mi
- 13/10/2025135,108 mi+1,412 mi
Average of roughly 1,487 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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