2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · RJ12 AZG
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 46,234 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,234 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ12 AZG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2026
- 46,234 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ12 AZG 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 (RJ12 AZG) between June 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
RJ12 AZG Mileage History
- 24/06/202237,015 mi
- 07/06/202339,288 mi+2,273 mi
- 03/06/202441,878 mi+2,590 mi
- 16/06/202543,954 mi+2,076 mi
- 03/06/202646,234 mi+2,280 mi
Average of roughly 2,338 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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