2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · SB12 UXV
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 07 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 132,525 miles. MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,525 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.
SB12 UXV Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
- 132,525 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SB12 UXV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Astra (SB12 UXV) between July 2015 and August 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction item hangin”.
SB12 UXV Mileage History
- 03/07/201536,542 mi
- 01/07/201643,157 mi+6,615 mi
- 26/07/201753,830 mi+10,673 mi
- 25/07/201864,862 mi+11,032 mi
- 29/07/201976,236 mi+11,374 mi
- 29/07/201976,236 mi
- 03/08/202089,719 mi+13,483 mi
- 03/08/202089,725 mi+6 mi
- 05/08/202199,729 mi+10,004 mi
- 01/08/2022110,100 mi+10,371 mi
- 07/08/2023115,233 mi+5,133 mi
- 09/08/2023115,258 mi+25 mi
- 07/08/2024120,091 mi+4,833 mi
- 05/08/2025125,867 mi+5,776 mi
- 13/08/2025125,963 mi+96 mi
- 14/08/2025125,977 mi+14 mi
- 15/08/2025125,996 mi+19 mi
- 03/08/2026132,525 mi+6,529 mi
Average of roughly 8,659 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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