2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · SD12 ACU
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 77,147 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (10 Jul 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,147 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.
SD12 ACU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 77,147 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SD12 ACU Mileage History
- 21/07/202257,180 mi
- 20/07/202361,304 mi+4,124 mi
- 12/07/202465,328 mi+4,024 mi
- 05/09/202573,421 mi+8,093 mi
- 17/07/202677,147 mi+3,726 mi
Average of roughly 5,005 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SD12 ACU 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 (SD12 ACU) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 16 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), 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.
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