2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · YY62 AYC
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 78,613 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,613 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.
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YY62 AYC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2026
- 78,613 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY62 AYC 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 (YY62 AYC) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 June 2026 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: Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexy Front Pipe (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split in excess (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
YY62 AYC Mileage History
- 09/06/202363,793 mi
- 12/06/202469,966 mi+6,173 mi
- 13/06/202575,019 mi+5,053 mi
- 09/06/202678,612 mi+3,593 mi
- 09/06/202678,613 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,938 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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