2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · V666 VXD
2012 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 271,986 miles. MOT expired on 09 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 271,986 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V666 VXD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2025
- 271,986 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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V666 VXD MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Astra (V666 VXD) between July 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
V666 VXD Mileage History
- 04/07/2023218,943 mi
- 04/07/2023218,943 mi
- 28/06/2024242,364 mi+23,421 mi
- 28/06/2024242,364 mi
- 10/11/2025271,986 mi+29,622 mi
Average of roughly 22,518 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- M32 gearbox bearing failureSerious
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- Electronic parking brake failureModerate
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- AFL headlight faultsModerate
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