2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · CX62 VRW
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 03 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 126,121 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,121 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CX62 VRW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 126,121 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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CX62 VRW 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 (CX62 VRW) between August 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
CX62 VRW Mileage History
- 04/08/2023120,789 mi
- 08/08/2023120,835 mi+46 mi
- 03/01/2025124,425 mi+3,590 mi
- 14/01/2026126,115 mi+1,690 mi
- 23/01/2026126,121 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 2,156 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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