2021 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Petrol · AJ70 FJA
2021 Vauxhall Astra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 19 Jan 2021. Recorded mileage 38,609 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,609 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AJ70 FJA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2026
- 38,609 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AJ70 FJA 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 (AJ70 FJA) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AJ70 FJA Mileage History
- 05/01/202426,400 mi
- 20/12/202432,791 mi+6,391 mi
- 05/01/202638,607 mi+5,816 mi
- 05/01/202638,609 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,100 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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