2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · YR12 FCC
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 23 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 111,935 miles. MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,935 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.
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.
YR12 FCC Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 111,935 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.
YR12 FCC 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 (YR12 FCC) between March 2015 and October 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 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 (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
YR12 FCC Mileage History
- 19/03/201538,553 mi
- 23/02/201650,081 mi+11,528 mi
- 21/02/201759,103 mi+9,022 mi
- 21/02/201866,587 mi+7,484 mi
- 17/11/201869,812 mi+3,225 mi
- 28/10/201977,912 mi+8,100 mi
- 28/10/201977,912 mi
- 12/11/202088,038 mi+10,126 mi
- 10/11/202188,920 mi+882 mi
- 31/10/202295,736 mi+6,816 mi
- 31/10/202295,736 mi
- 06/11/2023101,553 mi+5,817 mi
- 15/11/2024105,782 mi+4,229 mi
- 30/10/2025111,935 mi+6,153 mi
Average of roughly 6,912 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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