2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · SM62 EES
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 208,106 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 208,106 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.
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SM62 EES Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2025
- 208,106 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM62 EES 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 (SM62 EES) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
SM62 EES Mileage History
- 12/09/2023181,230 mi
- 12/09/2023181,230 mi
- 10/09/2024198,090 mi+16,860 mi
- 09/09/2025208,101 mi+10,011 mi
- 09/09/2025208,106 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 13,484 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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