2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · SL12 FLW
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 19 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 88,372 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,372 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.
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.
SL12 FLW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2023
- 88,372 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL12 FLW 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 (SL12 FLW) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 October 2023 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: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
SL12 FLW Mileage History
- 05/10/202178,504 mi
- 08/10/202178,504 mi
- 06/10/202284,035 mi+5,531 mi
- 06/10/202388,372 mi+4,337 mi
Average of roughly 4,932 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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