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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.

A12 ELJ grey Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass34,766 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. Pass29,432 miles (+1,725)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    29,432 miles
    Test number
    423941507070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,707 miles (+2,567)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    27,707 miles
    Test number
    396664345440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,140 miles (+4,038)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    25,140 miles
    Test number
    300056975500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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)
  13. Pass15,614 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    15,614 miles
    Test number
    119311225067
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  14. 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
  15. Pass10,919 miles (+5,391)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    10,919 miles
    Test number
    336488824060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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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