2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · A25 OLB
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 15 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 129,330 miles. MOT expired on 24 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,330 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A25 OLB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/03/2026
- 129,330 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
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A25 OLB MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Astra (A25 OLB) between October 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
A25 OLB Mileage History
- 13/10/2022117,010 mi
- 18/10/2023121,289 mi+4,279 mi
- 20/10/2023121,308 mi+19 mi
- 25/03/2025123,280 mi+1,972 mi
- 19/03/2026129,330 mi+6,050 mi
Average of roughly 3,591 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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