2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · RF12 KUU
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/07/2012. Recorded mileage 127,261 miles. MOT valid until 22/12/2026. Taxed until 01/04/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,261 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1686cc
RF12 KUU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2025
- 127,261 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 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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RF12 KUU Mileage History
- 13/03/2024106,095 mi
- 15/03/2024106,133 mi+38 mi
- 25/11/2024108,386 mi+2,253 mi
- 19/12/2025127,201 mi+18,815 mi
- 23/12/2025127,261 mi+60 mi
Average of roughly 11,894 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RF12 KUU 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 (RF12 KUU) between March 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 December 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: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested lamp inoperative (4.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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