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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LP12 DFUMOT history

LP12 DFU is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 31 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 97,992 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LP12 DFU blue Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
97,992 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,366 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 DFU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 DFU was last recorded at 97,992 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 3,767 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,225 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,767 miles
Average per year
5,366 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,992 miles
  • 2025 – 94,225 miles
  • 2024 – 90,996 miles
  • 2023 – 87,180 miles
  • 2022 – 82,546 miles
  • 2021 – 78,687 miles
  • 2020 – 75,310 miles
  • 2019 – 71,735 miles
  • 2018 – 67,015 miles
  • 2017 – 58,123 miles
  • 2016 – 47,802 miles
  • 2015 – 37,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,992 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing/cracking

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.

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,992 miles (+3,767)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    97,992 miles
    Test number
    555020761977
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing/cracking
  2. Pass94,225 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    94,225 miles
    Test number
    720129960099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail94,219 miles (+3,223)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,219 miles
    Test number
    943051628431
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass90,996 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    90,996 miles
    Test number
    944144468615
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail90,996 miles (+3,816)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,996 miles
    Test number
    485661127633
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass87,180 miles (+69)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    87,180 miles
    Test number
    916190794754
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail87,111 miles (+4,565)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,111 miles
    Test number
    111294321930
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass82,546 miles (+3,859)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    82,546 miles
    Test number
    508344022769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,687 miles (+3,377)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    78,687 miles
    Test number
    439195858338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    75,310 miles
    Test number
    661645913582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail75,310 miles (+3,575)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,310 miles
    Test number
    333724009966
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass71,735 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,735 miles
    Test number
    677204152307
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Fail71,730 miles (+4,715)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,730 miles
    Test number
    537650372763
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  14. Pass67,015 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    67,015 miles
    Test number
    323549665843
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inside
  15. Fail67,015 miles (+8,892)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,015 miles
    Test number
    815567042853
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inside
  16. Pass58,123 miles (+233)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    58,123 miles
    Test number
    897862641160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,890 miles (+10,088)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    57,890 miles
    Test number
    611770460158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Pass47,802 miles (+9,836)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    47,802 miles
    Test number
    811072139824
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass37,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    37,966 miles
    Test number
    998666305288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP12 DFU

Does LP12 DFU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 DFU is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 DFU?
The MOT on LP12 DFU is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 DFU done?
LP12 DFU was recorded at 97,992 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 5,366 miles a year.
Has LP12 DFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 DFU has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LP12 DFU 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 LP12 DFU find?
LP12 DFU passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak, and 1 more.

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