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 Petrol 1598cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 84,611 miles on the clock, averaging 7,326 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for EK12 VBZ
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 84,611 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 363 |
| Average per year | 7,326 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EK12 VBZ |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Astra |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2012 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EK — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 12 — March 2012 to August 2012 |
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About EK12 VBZ
What car is EK12 VBZ?
EK12 VBZ is an grey Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2012.
What is the mileage of EK12 VBZ?
The last recorded mileage for EK12 VBZ was 84,611 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EK12 VBZ passed its MOT?
EK12 VBZ has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 18 Nov 2025.
Is EK12 VBZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EK12 VBZ 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 EK12 VBZ?
EK12 VBZ is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.