2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · KV62 CGU
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 159,718 miles. MOT expired on 17 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,718 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KV62 CGU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2024
- 159,718 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KV62 CGU MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Astra (KV62 CGU) between October 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KV62 CGU Mileage History
- 03/10/2022140,150 mi
- 18/11/2023151,579 mi+11,429 mi
- 06/11/2024159,718 mi+8,139 mi
- 06/11/2024159,718 mi
Average of roughly 9,341 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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