2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · MA62 RNZ
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 63,519 miles. MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,519 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA62 RNZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 63,519 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MA62 RNZ 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 (MA62 RNZ) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
MA62 RNZ Mileage History
- 16/02/202447,863 mi
- 16/02/202447,866 mi+3 mi
- 24/02/202557,314 mi+9,448 mi
- 25/02/202557,317 mi+3 mi
- 20/02/202663,519 mi+6,202 mi
Average of roughly 7,779 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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