2012 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · LY12 CSV
2012 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 70,507 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,507 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LY12 CSV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2025
- 70,507 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LY12 CSV 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 (LY12 CSV) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LY12 CSV Mileage History
- 09/09/202259,680 mi
- 12/09/202259,682 mi+2 mi
- 22/08/202363,243 mi+3,561 mi
- 10/09/202467,363 mi+4,120 mi
- 11/09/202570,507 mi+3,144 mi
Average of roughly 3,602 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- M32 gearbox bearing failureSerious
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- Electronic parking brake failureModerate
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- AFL headlight faultsModerate
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