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Vauxhall Astra

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LS12 VAAMOT history

LS12 VAA is a grey petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 31 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 71,728 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

LS12 VAA grey Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
71,728 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,345 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 VAA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 VAA was last recorded at 71,728 miles on 12 May 2026, 6,346 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,382 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,346 miles
Average per year
3,345 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,728 miles
  • 2025 – 65,382 miles
  • 2024 – 60,329 miles
  • 2023 – 56,548 miles
  • 2022 – 53,791 miles
  • 2021 – 50,656 miles
  • 2020 – 48,723 miles
  • 2019 – 46,178 miles
  • 2018 – 43,513 miles
  • 2017 – 40,884 miles
  • 2016 – 38,125 miles
  • 2015 – 34,420 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,728 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass71,728 miles (+6,346)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    71,728 miles
    Test number
    176553627433
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass65,382 miles (+5,053)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    65,382 miles
    Test number
    345312470230
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass60,329 miles (+3,781)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    60,329 miles
    Test number
    172152128135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass56,548 miles (+2,757)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    56,548 miles
    Test number
    971554845789
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass53,791 miles (+3,135)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    53,791 miles
    Test number
    627758213425
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass50,656 miles (+1,933)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    50,656 miles
    Test number
    148575740728
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass48,723 miles (+2,545)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    48,723 miles
    Test number
    466531665543
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass46,178 miles (+2,665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    46,178 miles
    Test number
    993292097952
    • AdvisorySmall cracks in fuel cap seal
  9. Pass43,513 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    43,513 miles
    Test number
    301457723635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail43,475 miles (+2,591)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,475 miles
    Test number
    133099759099
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  11. Pass40,884 miles (+2,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    40,884 miles
    Test number
    337645613257
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel cap seal deteriorating but still sealing
  12. Pass38,125 miles (+3,705)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    38,125 miles
    Test number
    103957918113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail34,420 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,420 miles
    Test number
    315536975037
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteAdvise fuel filler cap seal starting to deterioratre but still sealing at time of test
  14. Pass34,420 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    34,420 miles
    Test number
    658476475091
    • NoteAdvise fuel filler cap seal starting to deterioratre but still sealing at time of test

Questions about LS12 VAA

Does LS12 VAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 VAA is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 VAA?
The MOT on LS12 VAA is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 VAA done?
LS12 VAA was recorded at 71,728 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 3,345 miles a year.
Has LS12 VAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 VAA has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on LS12 VAA 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 LS12 VAA find?
LS12 VAA passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive.

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