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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,398 cc

LP61 AEKMOT history

LP61 AEK is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 17 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 88,948 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

LP61 AEK silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
88,948 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,271 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 AEK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 AEK was last recorded at 88,948 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 11,465 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,483 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
11,465 miles
Average per year
7,271 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,948 miles
  • 2025 – 77,483 miles
  • 2024 – 56,782 miles
  • 2023 – 46,000 miles
  • 2022 – 36,130 miles
  • 2021 – 33,002 miles
  • 2020 – 29,555 miles
  • 2018 – 26,306 miles
  • 2017 – 20,917 miles
  • 2016 – 10,512 miles
  • 2015 – 8,746 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,948 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 5 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,948 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    88,948 miles
    Test number
    239585198581
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail88,948 miles (+11,465)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,948 miles
    Test number
    936506673892
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass77,483 miles (+20,701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    77,483 miles
    Test number
    249296962339
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass56,782 miles (+10,782)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    56,782 miles
    Test number
    870754350982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass46,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    46,000 miles
    Test number
    638899618943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail46,000 miles (+9,870)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,000 miles
    Test number
    871614047288
    • Repaired at testCentral Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass36,130 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    36,130 miles
    Test number
    224177034679
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  8. Fail36,130 miles (+3,128)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,130 miles
    Test number
    696732552836
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass33,002 miles (+3,447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    33,002 miles
    Test number
    887921953170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass29,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    29,555 miles
    Test number
    634977591951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail29,555 miles (+3,249)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,555 miles
    Test number
    538772401913
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass26,306 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    26,306 miles
    Test number
    185022718150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail26,304 miles (+5,387)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,304 miles
    Test number
    515219312478
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm middle tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  14. Pass20,917 miles (+10,405)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    20,917 miles
    Test number
    348570985359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass10,512 miles (+1,766)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    10,512 miles
    Test number
    578764034497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass8,746 miles (+962)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    8,746 miles
    Test number
    838745154960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass7,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    7,784 miles
    Test number
    335705105098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP61 AEK

Does LP61 AEK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 AEK is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP61 AEK?
The MOT on LP61 AEK is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP61 AEK done?
LP61 AEK was recorded at 88,948 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 7,271 miles a year.
Has LP61 AEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 AEK has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LP61 AEK 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 LP61 AEK find?
LP61 AEK passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play.

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