Vehicle summary
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 Diesel 1686cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 3 (63% pass rate). It has 179,378 miles on the clock, averaging 20,573 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for EF12 BWY
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 179,378 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 16 |
| Average per year | 20,573 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EF12 BWY |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Astra |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1686cc |
| Year | 2012 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EF — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 12 — March 2012 to August 2012 |
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About EF12 BWY
What car is EF12 BWY?
EF12 BWY is an silver Vauxhall Astra, diesel (1686cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2012.
What is the mileage of EF12 BWY?
The last recorded mileage for EF12 BWY was 179,378 miles, recorded on 14 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF12 BWY passed its MOT?
EF12 BWY has had 8 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (5 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 14 Sep 2020.
Is EF12 BWY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF12 BWY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2012, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is EF12 BWY?
EF12 BWY is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.