2020 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Petrol · GL20 AKU
2020 Vauxhall Astra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Jun 2020. Recorded mileage 68,242 miles. MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,242 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL20 AKU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 68,242 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL20 AKU 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 2020 Vauxhall Astra (GL20 AKU) between March 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 August 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: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
GL20 AKU Mileage History
- 28/03/202446,545 mi
- 18/02/202550,255 mi+3,710 mi
- 13/08/202554,215 mi+3,960 mi
- 10/08/202668,242 mi+14,027 mi
- 10/08/202668,242 mi
Average of roughly 9,161 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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