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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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 71,732 miles on the clock, averaging 5,325 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SM61 VAU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 71,732 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 24,343 |
| Average per year | 5,325 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM61 VAU |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Astra |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2012 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 61 — September 2011 to February 2012 |
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About SM61 VAU
What car is SM61 VAU?
SM61 VAU is an silver Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2012.
What is the mileage of SM61 VAU?
The last recorded mileage for SM61 VAU was 71,732 miles, recorded on 4 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM61 VAU passed its MOT?
SM61 VAU has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 4 Feb 2022.
Is SM61 VAU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM61 VAU 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 SM61 VAU?
SM61 VAU is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 61 means registered between 1 September 2011 and 28 February 2012.