2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 Elite

Overview

• Make: Vauxhall
• Model: Astra
• Trim: Elite
• Version: 1.6 16v Elite Auto FWD Euro 5 5dr (113 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 72,400 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.6 litres, 113 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: White
• CO2: 167 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2012 Vauxhall Astra Elite is advertised with 72,400 miles, approximately 14,800 below the typical mileage for its age. Priced at £3,995, it is advertised £46 above the AskCar estimate of £3,949. The AskCar estimate draws on 3,822 Vauxhall Astra adverts across the UK, adjusting for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. It first appeared in our advert records 39 days ago. Our records show an MOT expiry date of 16 October 2026, which has passed. Ask the dealer for an update. We checked its advertised mileage against the government's MOT record, and they match. It is advertised by Cars Stop UK in Rochdale. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 4 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Fair price: £46 (1%) over the AskCar estimate of £3,949.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 3,822 priced Vauxhall Astra adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 4 November 2026.

A 2012 Vauxhall Astra with the 1.6 petrol engine is typically advertised at £2,900: the median of the 37 for sale on AskCar, as of 4 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2012 Vauxhall Astra has been on sale for at least 39 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 26 September 2026 at £3,495. Its asking price is now £3,995, £500 more.

Price changes recorded:

• 26 September 2026: £3,495
• 28 October 2026: £3,995

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 4 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 16 October 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It failed its MOT on 17 October 2025 (reversing lamp inoperative; rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources) and passed later the same day.

Advisories at the latest test: rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; and 4 more.

Mileage at that test: 69,588 miles, which matches the advertised 72,400 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 14,800 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2012 Vauxhall Astra on AskCar.

Similar cars

2 other 2012 Vauxhall Astra Elite 1.6 petrol automatic hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £3,975 to £4,450, as of 4 November 2026.

The 2 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 Vauxhall Astra Elite, 1.6 petrol hatchback, silver. Mileage: 69,067 miles. Price: £3,975, the same price as this car. Dealer: Vicks Autos in Birmingham. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/vauxhall-astra-2012-6be64100209c
• 2012 Vauxhall Astra Elite, 1.6 petrol hatchback, silver. Mileage: 64,453 miles. Price: £4,450, £455 more than this car. Dealer: Elderwood Motors in Peterborough. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/vauxhall-astra-2012-956d744daaaf