2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · SW12 FPF
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 09 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 85,291 miles. MOT valid until 03 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,291 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.
SW12 FPF Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 85,291 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SW12 FPF Mileage History
- 20/05/201523,499 mi
- 01/06/201632,354 mi+8,855 mi
- 23/05/201736,757 mi+4,403 mi
- 23/05/201736,757 mi
- 17/05/201843,469 mi+6,712 mi
- 17/05/201843,469 mi
- 14/05/201950,017 mi+6,548 mi
- 23/07/202056,439 mi+6,422 mi
- 23/07/202056,439 mi
- 12/07/202159,034 mi+2,595 mi
- 05/08/202260,411 mi+1,377 mi
- 02/08/202364,624 mi+4,213 mi
- 31/07/202471,320 mi+6,696 mi
- 04/08/202578,590 mi+7,270 mi
- 31/07/202685,291 mi+6,701 mi
Average of roughly 5,518 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
SW12 FPF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Astra (SW12 FPF) between May 2015 and July 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 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: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
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