2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · SA12 UGK
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 122,714 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,714 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA12 UGK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 31/07/2025
- 122,714 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
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SA12 UGK MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Astra (SA12 UGK) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
SA12 UGK Mileage History
- 29/07/2022110,883 mi
- 29/07/2022110,883 mi
- 20/07/2023116,492 mi+5,609 mi
- 31/07/2024119,028 mi+2,536 mi
- 31/07/2025122,714 mi+3,686 mi
Average of roughly 3,935 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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