2021 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Petrol · BW70 CWX
2021 Vauxhall Astra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Jan 2021. Recorded mileage 54,769 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,769 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BW70 CWX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 54,769 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BW70 CWX 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 2021 Vauxhall Astra (BW70 CWX) between February 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
BW70 CWX Mileage History
- 08/02/202432,309 mi
- 02/08/202434,619 mi+2,310 mi
- 18/07/202543,061 mi+8,442 mi
- 30/06/202654,769 mi+11,708 mi
- 30/06/202654,769 mi
Average of roughly 9,399 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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