2021 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Petrol · J40 AAO
2021 Vauxhall Astra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 27 May 2021. Recorded mileage 54,673 miles. MOT valid until 25 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2021
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,673 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J40 AAO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 54,673 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J40 AAO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Vauxhall Astra (J40 AAO) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 May 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: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
J40 AAO Mileage History
- 23/05/202434,034 mi
- 24/05/202434,087 mi+53 mi
- 21/05/202544,339 mi+10,252 mi
- 26/05/202654,673 mi+10,334 mi
Average of roughly 10,282 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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