2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · WK12 WLA
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 130,437 miles. MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,437 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.
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.
WK12 WLA Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 130,437 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WK12 WLA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Astra (WK12 WLA) between February 2015 and February 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 06 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
WK12 WLA Mileage History
- 11/02/201519,070 mi
- 09/02/201633,958 mi+14,888 mi
- 14/02/201749,075 mi+15,117 mi
- 05/02/201862,466 mi+13,391 mi
- 12/02/201862,604 mi+138 mi
- 09/02/201975,286 mi+12,682 mi
- 05/02/202087,733 mi+12,447 mi
- 05/02/202087,733 mi
- 05/02/202194,647 mi+6,914 mi
- 13/02/202194,735 mi+88 mi
- 28/01/2022100,848 mi+6,113 mi
- 29/01/2022100,849 mi+1 mi
- 10/02/2023108,119 mi+7,270 mi
- 30/01/2024116,237 mi+8,118 mi
- 07/02/2025122,046 mi+5,809 mi
- 06/02/2026130,437 mi+8,391 mi
- 06/02/2026130,437 mi
Average of roughly 10,136 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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