2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · OY12 EVF
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 29 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 115,016 miles. MOT expired on 22 May 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 May 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27 Aug 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,016 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.
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.
OY12 EVF Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/05/2024
- 115,016 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY12 EVF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Astra (OY12 EVF) between March 2015 and May 2024.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 24 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (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: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
OY12 EVF Mileage History
- 13/03/201530,436 mi
- 14/03/201639,266 mi+8,830 mi
- 14/03/201639,266 mi
- 13/03/201749,639 mi+10,373 mi
- 09/03/201860,400 mi+10,761 mi
- 02/03/201971,794 mi+11,394 mi
- 02/03/201971,794 mi
- 16/12/201981,211 mi+9,417 mi
- 09/04/202188,806 mi+7,595 mi
- 09/04/202188,806 mi
- 28/03/202297,260 mi+8,454 mi
- 28/03/202297,260 mi
- 14/03/2023105,273 mi+8,013 mi
- 24/05/2024115,016 mi+9,743 mi
- 24/05/2024115,016 mi
Average of roughly 9,194 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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