2012 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · TA57 PDA
2012 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 93,333 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,333 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
TA57 PDA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2025
- 93,333 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TA57 PDA 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 (TA57 PDA) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% out on increase of pressure (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
TA57 PDA Mileage History
- 19/12/202276,590 mi
- 19/12/202381,607 mi+5,017 mi
- 17/12/202485,050 mi+3,443 mi
- 23/12/202593,330 mi+8,280 mi
- 23/12/202593,333 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 5,559 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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