2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · WP12 BYV
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 21 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 107,155 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,155 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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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WP12 BYV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
- 107,155 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WP12 BYV 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 (WP12 BYV) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 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 (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
WP12 BYV Mileage History
- 08/05/202496,389 mi
- 08/05/2025102,105 mi+5,716 mi
- 09/05/2025102,105 mi
- 11/05/2026107,154 mi+5,049 mi
- 12/05/2026107,155 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,357 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra J
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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