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BL12 RCY

2012 Vauxhall Astra · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2012 Vauxhall Astra Petrol 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 142,774 miles on the clock, averaging 12,530 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BL12 RCY

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,774
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2015
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
12,530

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading142,774 miles
Reading date
Miles last year26,708
Average per year12,530
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL12 RCY 15k47k79k111k143k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,774 miles
Since last MOT+26,708 miles
PASS
Mileage116,066 miles
Since last MOT+30,720 miles
PASS
Mileage85,346 miles
Since last MOT+205 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,141 miles
Since last MOT+29,937 miles
PASS
Mileage55,204 miles
Since last MOT+21,178 miles
PASS
Mileage34,026 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,018 miles
Since last MOT+2,155 miles
PASS
Mileage31,863 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,863 miles
Since last MOT+4,101 miles
PASS
Mileage27,762 miles
Since last MOT+3,740 miles
PASS
Mileage24,022 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,022 miles
Since last MOT+3,016 miles
PASS
Mileage21,006 miles
Since last MOT+3,447 miles
PASS
Mileage17,559 miles
Since last MOT+2,481 miles
PASS
Mileage15,078 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 RCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About BL12 RCY

What car is BL12 RCY?

BL12 RCY is a blue Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2012.

What is the mileage of BL12 RCY?

The last recorded mileage for BL12 RCY was 142,774 miles, recorded on 16 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL12 RCY passed its MOT?

BL12 RCY has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Sep 2025.

Is BL12 RCY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL12 RCY is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is BL12 RCY?

BL12 RCY is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.