2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · SY61 XJM
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 140,799 miles. MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,799 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- 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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SY61 XJM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 140,799 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SY61 XJM 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 (SY61 XJM) between January 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SY61 XJM Mileage History
- 10/01/2023131,151 mi
- 09/01/2024134,301 mi+3,150 mi
- 28/01/2025137,882 mi+3,581 mi
- 19/03/2026140,798 mi+2,916 mi
- 26/03/2026140,799 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,009 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- M32 gearbox bearing failureSerious
The 6-speed manual can whine and move the lever under load as its bearings wear, eventually requiring a rebuild.
- Electronic parking brake failureModerate
Switches, motors or calibration faults can leave the handbrake stuck on or refusing to engage properly.
- AFL headlight faultsModerate
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