2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · AM06 ELY
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 17 May 2012. Recorded mileage 190,453 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,453 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AM06 ELY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2025
- 190,453 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AM06 ELY 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 (AM06 ELY) between December 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
AM06 ELY Mileage History
- 05/12/2023186,984 mi
- 30/03/2024187,175 mi+191 mi
- 03/04/2024187,178 mi+3 mi
- 03/09/2025190,429 mi+3,251 mi
- 06/09/2025190,453 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 1,977 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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