2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · D28 AYS
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 24 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 138,733 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,733 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D28 AYS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2025
- 138,733 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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D28 AYS 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 (D28 AYS) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
D28 AYS Mileage History
- 09/08/2023119,414 mi
- 18/08/2023119,708 mi+294 mi
- 31/07/2024128,052 mi+8,344 mi
- 26/08/2025138,620 mi+10,568 mi
- 01/09/2025138,733 mi+113 mi
Average of roughly 9,360 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- M32 gearbox bearing failureSerious
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