2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · SA12 EWL
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 05 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 93,936 miles. MOT expired on 15 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,936 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA12 EWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/03/2024
- 93,936 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
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SA12 EWL MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Astra (SA12 EWL) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
SA12 EWL Mileage History
- 02/03/202291,202 mi
- 02/03/202291,202 mi
- 15/03/202393,125 mi+1,923 mi
- 16/03/202393,125 mi
- 11/03/202493,936 mi+811 mi
Average of roughly 1,349 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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