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Vauxhall Astra

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,248 cc

LP12 VVCMOT history

LP12 VVC is a white diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 7 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 132,595 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

LP12 VVC white Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
132,595 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,441 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 VVC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 VVC was last recorded at 132,595 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,562 miles · 12 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
9,441 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,595 miles
  • 2025 – 128,021 miles
  • 2024 – 122,655 miles
  • 2023 – 116,479 miles
  • 2022 – 105,522 miles
  • 2021 – 96,924 miles
  • 2020 – 90,596 miles
  • 2019 – 80,478 miles
  • 2018 – 66,320 miles
  • 2017 – 53,739 miles
  • 2016 – 39,689 miles
  • 2015 – 27,905 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,595 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 215/50/17

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,595 miles (+33)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    132,595 miles
    Test number
    625429962359
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail132,562 miles (+4,541)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,562 miles
    Test number
    650185432491
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass128,021 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    128,021 miles
    Test number
    205412475945
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail128,021 miles (+5,366)2 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,021 miles
    Test number
    163766113370
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass122,655 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    122,655 miles
    Test number
    624282865241
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail122,653 miles (+6,174)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,653 miles
    Test number
    495965946548
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low near/side and off/side (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBrake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi/pipe and bracket insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively near/side and off/side (lipped) (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass116,479 miles (+10,957)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    116,479 miles
    Test number
    684480869368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass105,522 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    105,522 miles
    Test number
    950128052411
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail105,522 miles (+8,598)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,522 miles
    Test number
    993388868853
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass96,924 miles (+6,328)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    96,924 miles
    Test number
    945540436761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,596 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    90,596 miles
    Test number
    916643583209
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail90,596 miles (+10,118)2 dangerous3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,596 miles
    Test number
    755279838152
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal on rear disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass80,478 miles (+14,158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    80,478 miles
    Test number
    897039018359
    • 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))
  14. Pass66,320 miles (+12,581)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    66,320 miles
    Test number
    217733955125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,739 miles (+14,050)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    53,739 miles
    Test number
    740685911980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/50/17 91w Michelin (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/50/17 91 w Michelin (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass39,689 miles (+11,784)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    39,689 miles
    Test number
    483789259025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    27,905 miles
    Test number
    635324895102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP12 VVC

Does LP12 VVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 VVC is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 VVC?
The MOT on LP12 VVC is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 VVC done?
LP12 VVC was recorded at 132,595 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 9,441 miles a year.
Has LP12 VVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 VVC has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LP12 VVC 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 VVC find?
LP12 VVC passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pedal wearing smooth; oil leak, but not excessive.

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