2020 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Petrol · NL20 PXJ
2020 Vauxhall Astra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 17 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 63,685 miles. MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,685 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL20 PXJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 63,685 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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NL20 PXJ 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 (NL20 PXJ) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
NL20 PXJ Mileage History
- 19/03/202442,497 mi
- 21/03/202442,497 mi
- 18/03/202553,565 mi+11,068 mi
- 04/03/202663,685 mi+10,120 mi
- 04/03/202663,685 mi
Average of roughly 10,822 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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