2012 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · BT61 LLP
2012 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 82,766 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,766 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT61 LLP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 82,766 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.
BT61 LLP 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 (BT61 LLP) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BT61 LLP Mileage History
- 13/01/202361,986 mi
- 17/01/202465,975 mi+3,989 mi
- 13/01/202573,465 mi+7,490 mi
- 13/01/202573,465 mi
- 23/01/202682,766 mi+9,301 mi
Average of roughly 6,862 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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