2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DS12 YDT
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 123,054 miles. MOT expired on 19 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,054 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS12 YDT Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2023
- 123,054 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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DS12 YDT MOT History
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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Astra (DS12 YDT) between August 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DS12 YDT Mileage History
- 01/08/2022111,894 mi
- 15/11/2023123,054 mi+11,160 mi
- 20/11/2023123,054 mi
Average of roughly 8,563 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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