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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,362 cc

478 APTMOT history

478 APT is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 23 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 67,846 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

478 APT black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
67,846 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
478 APT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,362 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

478 APT was last recorded at 67,846 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 3,206 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,640 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,206 miles
Average per year
3,970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,846 miles
  • 2024 – 64,640 miles
  • 2023 – 60,952 miles
  • 2022 – 57,375 miles
  • 2021 – 53,609 miles
  • 2020 – 50,000 miles
  • 2019 – 45,824 miles
  • 2018 – 41,632 miles
  • 2017 – 37,080 miles
  • 2016 – 32,276 miles
  • 2015 – 27,631 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,846 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 20 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,846 miles (+3,206)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    67,846 miles
    Test number
    286979057867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass64,640 miles (+3,688)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    64,640 miles
    Test number
    196487081422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass60,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    60,952 miles
    Test number
    710239250528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail60,949 miles (+3,574)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,949 miles
    Test number
    812837305210
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass57,375 miles (+3,766)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    57,375 miles
    Test number
    185449718326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass53,609 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    53,609 miles
    Test number
    619920191471
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  7. Fail53,607 miles (+3,607)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,607 miles
    Test number
    661579743457
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside driving light inop
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  8. Pass50,000 miles (+4,176)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    50,000 miles
    Test number
    859925448705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,824 miles (+4,192)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    45,824 miles
    Test number
    470511526575
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass41,632 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    41,632 miles
    Test number
    402018399617
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail41,632 miles (+4,552)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,632 miles
    Test number
    389749956992
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass37,080 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    37,080 miles
    Test number
    712141831046
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail37,080 miles (+4,804)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,080 miles
    Test number
    126445413154
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass32,276 miles (+4,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    32,276 miles
    Test number
    795252344029
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass27,631 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    27,631 miles
    Test number
    584397598552
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 478 APT

What vehicle is registration 478 APT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 478 APT on a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 23 Nov 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 478 APT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 478 APT is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 478 APT?
The MOT on 478 APT is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 478 APT done?
478 APT was recorded at 67,846 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 3,970 miles a year.
Has 478 APT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 478 APT has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on 478 APT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 478 APT find?
478 APT passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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