2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · R18 XAX
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17/05/2012. Recorded mileage 113,668 miles. MOT valid until 02/11/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,668 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1598cc
R18 XAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2025
- 113,668 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R18 XAX Mileage History
- 31/05/2023102,974 mi
- 29/05/2024110,862 mi+7,888 mi
- 30/05/2024110,864 mi+2 mi
- 30/10/2025113,663 mi+2,799 mi
- 03/11/2025113,668 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 4,405 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R18 XAX 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 (R18 XAX) between May 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))”.
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