2020 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Petrol · SA70 KVJ
2020 Vauxhall Astra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 10 Sept 2020. Recorded mileage 56,585 miles. MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,585 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA70 KVJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2026
- 56,585 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA70 KVJ 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 (SA70 KVJ) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
SA70 KVJ Mileage History
- 09/09/202435,757 mi
- 26/09/202546,279 mi+10,522 mi
- 26/09/202546,280 mi+1 mi
- 10/09/202656,585 mi+10,305 mi
- 10/09/202656,585 mi
Average of roughly 10,406 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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