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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,686 cc

LM61 JTUMOT history

LM61 JTU is a black diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 20 Jan 2012. Its MOT expired on 13 Sept 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 139,541 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2025.

LM61 JTU black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Sept 2026
Mileage
139,541 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,923 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 JTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,686 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 JTU was last recorded at 139,541 miles on 8 Sept 2025, 3,671 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,870 miles · 9 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,671 miles
Average per year
8,923 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,541 miles
  • 2024 – 135,870 miles
  • 2023 – 130,061 miles
  • 2022 – 123,136 miles
  • 2021 – 116,988 miles
  • 2020 – 113,579 miles
  • 2019 – 107,429 miles
  • 2018 – 92,855 miles
  • 2017 – 77,427 miles
  • 2016 – 70,973 miles
  • 2015 – 58,368 miles
  • 2014 – 43,944 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,541 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 22 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,541 miles (+3,671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    139,541 miles
    Test number
    102866553200
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass135,870 miles (+5,809)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    135,870 miles
    Test number
    694492439547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass130,061 miles (+6,925)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    130,061 miles
    Test number
    358756842422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass123,136 miles (+6,148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    123,136 miles
    Test number
    102267909091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass116,988 miles (+3,409)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    116,988 miles
    Test number
    233219605553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,579 miles (+6,150)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    113,579 miles
    Test number
    729885298785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass107,429 miles (+14,574)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    107,429 miles
    Test number
    608287437935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,855 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    92,855 miles
    Test number
    274906482022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail92,851 miles (+15,424)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,851 miles
    Test number
    516038639720
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum

  10. Pass77,427 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    77,427 miles
    Test number
    810961465912
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail77,427 miles (+6,454)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,427 miles
    Test number
    575749418127
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • 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 deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass70,973 miles (+12,605)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    70,973 miles
    Test number
    979087063766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,368 miles (+14,424)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    58,368 miles
    Test number
    433482760238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail43,944 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,944 miles
    Test number
    526336154313
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteRear high level brake light not working,but unable to tell if it is connected.

  15. Pass43,944 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    43,944 miles
    Test number
    846226354327
    • NoteRear high level brake light not working,but unable to tell if it is connected.

Questions about LM61 JTU

Does LM61 JTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM61 JTU expired on 13 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM61 JTU?
The MOT on LM61 JTU expired on 13 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM61 JTU done?
LM61 JTU was recorded at 139,541 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2025, an average of 8,923 miles a year.
Has LM61 JTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 JTU has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on LM61 JTU 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 LM61 JTU find?
LM61 JTU passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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