2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · OV62 FFP
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 102,875 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,875 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.
OV62 FFP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 102,875 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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OV62 FFP Mileage History
- 21/09/202263,573 mi
- 28/09/202366,575 mi+3,002 mi
- 23/09/202488,822 mi+22,247 mi
- 26/09/2025102,739 mi+13,917 mi
- 08/10/2025102,875 mi+136 mi
Average of roughly 12,894 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OV62 FFP 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 (OV62 FFP) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Central Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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