2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · SG62 FJO
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 80,583 miles. MOT expired on 27 Nov 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,583 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.
SG62 FJO Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2024
- 80,583 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SG62 FJO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Astra (SG62 FJO) between July 2015 and November 2024.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center joint (6.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))”.
SG62 FJO Mileage History
- 15/07/201513,176 mi
- 13/07/201619,027 mi+5,851 mi
- 18/07/201619,098 mi+71 mi
- 04/07/201732,471 mi+13,373 mi
- 04/07/201732,471 mi
- 25/06/201843,691 mi+11,220 mi
- 01/10/201946,859 mi+3,168 mi
- 02/10/201946,866 mi+7 mi
- 01/10/202050,352 mi+3,486 mi
- 29/09/202158,894 mi+8,542 mi
- 20/09/202264,363 mi+5,469 mi
- 28/09/202372,001 mi+7,638 mi
- 02/10/202372,004 mi+3 mi
- 28/11/202480,583 mi+8,579 mi
Average of roughly 7,191 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra J
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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