2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · PK62 KMJ
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 69,934 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,934 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PK62 KMJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 69,934 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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PK62 KMJ 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 (PK62 KMJ) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
PK62 KMJ Mileage History
- 28/09/202260,045 mi
- 18/10/202363,660 mi+3,615 mi
- 18/10/202466,359 mi+2,699 mi
- 20/10/202569,934 mi+3,575 mi
Average of roughly 3,231 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra J
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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