2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · BK62 TWD
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 09 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 126,450 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,450 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BK62 TWD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 126,450 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BK62 TWD 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 (BK62 TWD) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BK62 TWD Mileage History
- 23/02/2023100,648 mi
- 15/02/2024110,254 mi+9,606 mi
- 10/02/2025118,653 mi+8,399 mi
- 19/02/2025118,883 mi+230 mi
- 24/02/2026126,450 mi+7,567 mi
Average of roughly 8,591 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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