2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DU61 YCW
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 205,556 km. MOT expired on 09 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 205,556 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU61 YCW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2025
- 205,556 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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DU61 YCW 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 (DU61 YCW) between December 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
DU61 YCW Odometer History
- 12/12/2022109,279 mi
- 12/12/2022109,279 mi
- 11/12/2023115,586 mi+6,307 mi
- 07/01/2025205,222 km
- 07/01/2025205,556 km+334 km
Average of roughly 46,433 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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