2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · SD62 EFJ
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 133,299 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,299 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD62 EFJ Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2022
- 133,299 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SD62 EFJ MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Astra (SD62 EFJ) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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