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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LP12 GKUMOT history

LP12 GKU is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 22 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 85,898 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

LP12 GKU blue Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
85,898 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,432 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 GKU
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
22 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 GKU was last recorded at 85,898 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 5,814 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,084 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,814 miles
Average per year
6,432 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,898 miles
  • 2025 – 80,084 miles
  • 2024 – 75,105 miles
  • 2023 – 69,334 miles
  • 2022 – 63,941 miles
  • 2021 – 58,000 miles
  • 2020 – 52,808 miles
  • 2019 – 47,203 miles
  • 2018 – 38,887 miles
  • 2017 – 30,488 miles
  • 2016 – 20,971 miles
  • 2015 – 13,606 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,898 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 12 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,898 miles (+5,814)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    85,898 miles
    Test number
    135308873428
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass80,084 miles (+4,979)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    80,084 miles
    Test number
    472050617413
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass75,105 miles (+5,771)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    75,105 miles
    Test number
    929204340469
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass69,334 miles (+5,393)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    69,334 miles
    Test number
    577595651316
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to perish
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass63,941 miles (+5,941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    63,941 miles
    Test number
    975363227701
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass58,000 miles (+5,192)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    58,000 miles
    Test number
    697541604062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass52,808 miles (+5,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    52,808 miles
    Test number
    905317525449
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass47,203 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    47,203 miles
    Test number
    393847926267
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail47,203 miles (+8,316)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,203 miles
    Test number
    595355676001
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass38,887 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    38,887 miles
    Test number
    667807952538
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail38,886 miles (+8,398)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,886 miles
    Test number
    671406837761
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass30,488 miles (+9,517)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    30,488 miles
    Test number
    123764027813
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass20,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    20,971 miles
    Test number
    280601861851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail20,971 miles (+7,365)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,971 miles
    Test number
    312516722632
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass13,606 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    13,606 miles
    Test number
    219033765411
    • NoteN/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and getting low
    • NoteO/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and worn close to the legal limit

Questions about LP12 GKU

Does LP12 GKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 GKU is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 GKU?
The MOT on LP12 GKU is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 GKU done?
LP12 GKU was recorded at 85,898 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 6,432 miles a year.
Has LP12 GKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 GKU has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on LP12 GKU 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 GKU find?
LP12 GKU passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front tyre slightly damaged; offside rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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