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RV62 EPJ

2012 Vauxhall Astra · Petrol · 1998cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1998cc
ColourRed
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 1998cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 81,716 miles on the clock, averaging 5,018 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0T VXR engine is known for timing chain and guides.

MOT & Mileage History for RV62 EPJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
81,716
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2015
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
5,018

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading81,716 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,018
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV62 EPJ 29k43k56k69k82k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,716 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,715 miles
Since last MOT+2,053 miles
PASS
Mileage79,662 miles
Since last MOT+241 miles
PASS
Mileage79,421 miles
Since last MOT+1,434 miles
PASS
Mileage77,987 miles
Since last MOT+1,913 miles
PASS
Mileage76,074 miles
Since last MOT+1,989 miles
PASS
Mileage74,085 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,085 miles
Since last MOT+8,139 miles
PASS
Mileage65,946 miles
Since last MOT+6,309 miles
PASS
Mileage59,637 miles
Since last MOT+6,175 miles
PASS
Mileage53,462 miles
Since last MOT+5,775 miles
PASS
Mileage47,687 miles
Since last MOT+10,424 miles
PASS
Mileage37,263 miles
Since last MOT+7,775 miles
PASS
Mileage29,488 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV62 EPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1998cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier62 — September 2012 to February 2013

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About RV62 EPJ

What car is RV62 EPJ?

RV62 EPJ is an red Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1998cc). First registered in Reading in 2012.

What is the mileage of RV62 EPJ?

The last recorded mileage for RV62 EPJ was 81,716 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV62 EPJ passed its MOT?

RV62 EPJ has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 9 Mar 2026.

Is RV62 EPJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RV62 EPJ 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 RV62 EPJ?

RV62 EPJ is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 62 means registered between 1 September 2012 and 28 February 2013.