2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · SM61 TXL
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 19 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 74,240 miles. MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,240 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.
SM61 TXL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
- 74,240 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SM61 TXL Mileage History
- 21/11/202449,383 mi
- 05/02/202549,725 mi+342 mi
- 13/02/202549,730 mi+5 mi
- 09/02/202674,240 mi+24,510 mi
- 09/02/202674,240 mi
Average of roughly 20,391 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM61 TXL 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 (SM61 TXL) between November 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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