2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · VU62 TMY
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 110,352 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,352 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.
VU62 TMY Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2025
- 110,352 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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VU62 TMY Mileage History
- 09/10/201547,366 mi
- 03/10/201697,605 km
- 24/10/201773,066 mi
- 23/10/201884,857 mi+11,791 mi
- 25/10/201884,881 mi+24 mi
- 24/10/201990,903 mi+6,022 mi
- 09/10/202093,992 mi+3,089 mi
- 15/10/202196,181 mi+2,189 mi
- 25/08/202296,946 mi+765 mi
- 07/08/2023102,342 mi+5,396 mi
- 09/08/2023102,342 mi
- 09/05/2024105,482 mi+3,140 mi
- 11/07/2025110,209 mi+4,727 mi
- 16/07/2025110,352 mi+143 mi
Average of roughly 6,448 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
VU62 TMY 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 (VU62 TMY) between October 2015 and July 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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