2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · SA62 DFJ
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 116,237 miles. MOT expired on 05 May 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,237 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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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SA62 DFJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2025
- 116,237 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA62 DFJ 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 (SA62 DFJ) between August 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 May 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: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm has a flat spot on the tyre and that part of the tyre is 1mm ”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both NOT Working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
SA62 DFJ Mileage History
- 25/08/2022104,946 mi
- 02/02/2024113,029 mi+8,083 mi
- 07/02/2024113,106 mi+77 mi
- 07/05/2025116,237 mi+3,131 mi
Average of roughly 4,182 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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