
Vauxhall Astra
Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,796 cc
A12 ELJMOT history
A12 ELJ is a grey petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 5 Feb 2010. Its MOT expired on 2 Jul 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 34,766 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 34,766 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,357 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- A12 ELJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Astra
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 5 Feb 2010
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
A12 ELJ was last recorded at 34,766 miles on 3 Jul 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 34,756 miles · 1 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
- Average per year
- 2,357 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 34,766 miles
- 2024 – 34,025 miles
- 2023 – 33,354 miles
- 2022 – 32,511 miles
- 2021 – 31,569 miles
- 2020 – 30,776 miles
- 2019 – 29,432 miles
- 2018 – 27,707 miles
- 2017 – 25,140 miles
- 2016 – 21,102 miles
- 2015 – 15,614 miles
- 2014 – 10,919 miles
- 2013 – 5,528 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
16 tests since 6 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass34,766 miles (+10)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 34,766 miles
- Test number
- 483472922506
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail34,756 miles (+731)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,756 miles
- Test number
- 976730540818
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass34,025 miles (+671)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 34,025 miles
- Test number
- 626222881551
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass33,354 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 33,354 miles
- Test number
- 375048245439
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Fail33,354 miles (+843)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,354 miles
- Test number
- 708288919413
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass32,511 miles (+942)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 32,511 miles
- Test number
- 654715906865
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass31,569 miles (+793)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 31,569 miles
- Test number
- 227308771768
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases close to excess,flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass30,776 miles (+1,344)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 30,776 miles
- Test number
- 168289014755
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass29,432 miles (+1,725)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 29,432 miles
- Test number
- 423941507070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,707 miles (+2,567)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 27,707 miles
- Test number
- 396664345440
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,140 miles (+4,038)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 25,140 miles
- Test number
- 300056975500
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,102 miles (+5,488)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 21,102 miles
- Test number
- 488641514645
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass15,614 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 15,614 miles
- Test number
- 119311225067
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Fail15,614 miles (+4,695)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,614 miles
- Test number
- 157541825088
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass10,919 miles (+5,391)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 10,919 miles
- Test number
- 336488824060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,528 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 5,528 miles
- Test number
- 306267033024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about A12 ELJ
- Does A12 ELJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on A12 ELJ expired on 2 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on A12 ELJ?
- The MOT on A12 ELJ expired on 2 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has A12 ELJ done?
- A12 ELJ was recorded at 34,766 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2025, an average of 2,357 miles a year.
- Has A12 ELJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. A12 ELJ has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on A12 ELJ 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 A12 ELJ find?
- A12 ELJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; rear coil spring corroded.
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