2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · KX61 GUC
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 15 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 196,576 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,576 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KX61 GUC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2024
- 196,576 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KX61 GUC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Astra (KX61 GUC) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KX61 GUC Mileage History
- 29/07/2022196,383 mi
- 01/08/2023196,405 mi+22 mi
- 01/08/2023196,405 mi
- 29/07/2024196,576 mi+171 mi
Average of roughly 96 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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