2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Diesel · VU12 OTF
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.2L, diesel). First registered 05 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 127,390 miles. MOT valid until 08 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,390 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- 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.
VU12 OTF Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 127,390 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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VU12 OTF Mileage History
- 11/11/201430,424 mi
- 11/11/201430,424 mi
- 04/11/201543,894 mi+13,470 mi
- 20/10/201658,587 mi+14,693 mi
- 19/06/201766,413 mi+7,826 mi
- 25/07/201879,910 mi+13,497 mi
- 30/07/201988,355 mi+8,445 mi
- 30/07/201988,355 mi
- 08/04/202194,878 mi+6,523 mi
- 05/04/2022104,154 mi+9,276 mi
- 03/04/2023109,846 mi+5,692 mi
- 10/04/2024115,841 mi+5,995 mi
- 01/04/2025121,524 mi+5,683 mi
- 26/03/2026127,390 mi+5,866 mi
Average of roughly 8,528 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
VU12 OTF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Astra (VU12 OTF) between November 2014 and March 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 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: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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