2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · VK62 WGD
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 128,049 miles. MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,049 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VK62 WGD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2026
- 128,049 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VK62 WGD 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 (VK62 WGD) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2026 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: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking seal broken (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
VK62 WGD Mileage History
- 22/10/2024116,929 mi
- 17/10/2025123,100 mi+6,171 mi
- 17/10/2025123,101 mi+1 mi
- 15/10/2026128,044 mi+4,943 mi
- 20/10/2026128,049 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 5,579 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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