2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · SW12 AMK
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 126,405 miles. MOT expired on 04 Mar 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (12 Dec 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,405 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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SW12 AMK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2024
- 126,405 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: Poor
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SW12 AMK Mileage History
- 27/01/2023111,972 mi
- 26/01/2024126,094 mi+14,122 mi
- 29/01/2024126,099 mi+5 mi
- 05/02/2024126,326 mi+227 mi
- 05/03/2024126,405 mi+79 mi
Average of roughly 13,085 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW12 AMK 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 (SW12 AMK) between January 2023 and March 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Oil pressure switch wiring (4.11”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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