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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

A12 JHEMOT history

A12 JHE is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 12 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 82,530 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

A12 JHE blue Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2026
Mileage
82,530 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,328 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 JHE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

A12 JHE was last recorded at 82,530 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 5,832 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,698 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,832 miles
Average per year
3,328 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,530 miles
  • 2025 – 76,698 miles
  • 2024 – 73,184 miles
  • 2023 – 68,875 miles
  • 2022 – 65,267 miles
  • 2021 – 61,838 miles
  • 2020 – 60,778 miles
  • 2019 – 59,641 miles
  • 2018 – 57,676 miles
  • 2017 – 54,780 miles
  • 2016 – 52,245 miles
  • 2015 – 50,759 miles
  • 2014 – 49,963 miles
  • 2013 – 46,090 miles
  • 2012 – 39,324 miles
  • 2011 – 33,538 miles
  • 2010 – 28,490 miles
  • 2009 – 23,987 miles
  • 2008 – 19,604 miles
  • 2007 – 16,790 miles
  • 2006 – 14,870 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail82,530 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Only one horn push working

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Reversing lights not working

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail82,530 miles (+5,832)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,530 miles
    Test number
    801557978149
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass76,698 miles (+3,514)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    76,698 miles
    Test number
    777304767233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass73,184 miles (+4,309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    73,184 miles
    Test number
    238536872444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass68,875 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    68,875 miles
    Test number
    877786443165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail68,871 miles (+3,604)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,871 miles
    Test number
    442720523597
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system brake pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass65,267 miles (+3,429)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    65,267 miles
    Test number
    601666342590
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass61,838 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    61,838 miles
    Test number
    614162030588
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOnly one horn push working
    • AdvisoryReversing lights not working

  8. Fail61,835 miles (+1,057)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,835 miles
    Test number
    419329566863
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOnly one horn push working
    • AdvisoryReversing lights not working

  9. Pass60,778 miles (+1,137)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    60,778 miles
    Test number
    435348280759
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust pipe rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNo revesringlights
    • AdvisoryOnly one horn push working

  10. Pass59,641 miles (+1,965)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    59,641 miles
    Test number
    890048821851
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryReversing lights not working

  11. Pass57,676 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    57,676 miles
    Test number
    468328128033
    • AdvisoryOffside Front flexi brake hose furrell slighty rusty
    • AdvisoryOnly one horn push working

  12. Fail57,674 miles (+2,894)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,674 miles
    Test number
    763717715262
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front flexi brake hose furrell slighty rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing not cheaked
    • AdvisoryOnly one horn push working

  13. Pass54,780 miles (+2,535)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    54,780 miles
    Test number
    241576269761
    • AdvisoryOnly one horn push working

  14. Pass52,245 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    52,245 miles
    Test number
    396244378163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail52,241 miles (+1,482)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,241 miles
    Test number
    980265072425
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside front brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Wipers "park" randomly within swept zone. (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass50,759 miles (+796)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    50,759 miles
    Test number
    979313825272
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOnly 1 horn push working

  17. Pass49,963 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    49,963 miles
    Test number
    557656124243
    • NoteOnly one horh push working

  18. Fail49,945 miles (+3,855)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,945 miles
    Test number
    998786424283
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • NoteOnly one horh push working

  19. Pass46,090 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    46,090 miles
    Test number
    388565523209
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  20. Fail46,090 miles (+6,766)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,090 miles
    Test number
    617605023215
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  21. Pass39,324 miles (+5,786)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    39,324 miles
    Test number
    347990522472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,538 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    33,538 miles
    Test number
    487566511214
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Fail33,538 miles (+5,048)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,538 miles
    Test number
    987776011282
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass28,490 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    28,490 miles
    Test number
    280237230247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre has damage to inside sidewall

  25. Fail28,490 miles (+4,503)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,490 miles
    Test number
    961297230236
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre has damage to inside sidewall

  26. Pass23,987 miles (+4,383)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    23,987 miles
    Test number
    372498139439
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s front tyre has small cracks in the tread
    • NoteO/s front tyre has small cracks in the tread

  27. Pass19,604 miles (+1,650)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    19,604 miles
    Test number
    761095948249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass17,954 miles (+1,164)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    17,954 miles
    Test number
    284502348482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass16,790 miles (+1,920)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    16,790 miles
    Test number
    442056037119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass14,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    14,870 miles
    Test number
    281414326405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A12 JHE

Does A12 JHE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on A12 JHE expired on 11 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on A12 JHE?
The MOT on A12 JHE expired on 11 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has A12 JHE done?
A12 JHE was recorded at 82,530 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 3,328 miles a year.
Has A12 JHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 JHE has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on A12 JHE 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 JHE find?
A12 JHE failed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 5 major defects: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside rear upper suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength, and 2 more.

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