2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · SD62 FCN
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 72,556 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,556 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.
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.
SD62 FCN Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 72,556 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD62 FCN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Astra (SD62 FCN) between September 2015 and January 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 January 2026 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 (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
SD62 FCN Mileage History
- 14/09/20159,894 mi
- 17/09/201618,914 mi+9,020 mi
- 16/09/201726,137 mi+7,223 mi
- 20/09/201832,667 mi+6,530 mi
- 21/09/201940,422 mi+7,755 mi
- 19/09/202045,243 mi+4,821 mi
- 18/09/202149,496 mi+4,253 mi
- 17/09/202253,870 mi+4,374 mi
- 09/09/202358,985 mi+5,115 mi
- 09/09/202359,986 mi+1,001 mi
- 02/10/202464,013 mi+4,027 mi
- 13/01/202672,556 mi+8,543 mi
Average of roughly 6,065 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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