2020 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Petrol · YC20 GTU
2020 Vauxhall Astra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 27,857 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,857 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC20 GTU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2026
- 27,857 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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YC20 GTU 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 (YC20 GTU) between July 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YC20 GTU Mileage History
- 14/07/202317,601 mi
- 25/01/202417,094 mi-507 mi
- 24/01/202522,092 mi+4,998 mi
- 24/01/202522,092 mi
- 24/01/202627,857 mi+5,765 mi
Average of roughly 4,050 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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