2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · YP62 EFY
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 29 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 178,421 miles. MOT expired on 04 Apr 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,421 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- 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.
YP62 EFY Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/04/2022
- 178,421 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP62 EFY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Astra (YP62 EFY) between January 2022 and April 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 April 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). 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: “Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp bolt missing and joint loose (6.1.2 (a))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% difference (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour 2x sensors cut on dpf (8.”.
YP62 EFY Mileage History
- 21/01/2022178,399 mi
- 06/04/2022178,421 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 107 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra J
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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