2012 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · VO12 FEM
2012 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 97,424 miles. MOT expired on 05 Dec 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,424 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.
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VO12 FEM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2022
- 97,424 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VO12 FEM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Astra (VO12 FEM) between November 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 December 2022 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: Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Emissions not tested Due to rear exhaust missing (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
VO12 FEM Mileage History
- 16/11/202188,396 mi
- 16/11/202297,413 mi+9,017 mi
- 06/12/202297,420 mi+7 mi
- 06/12/202297,424 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 8,564 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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