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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,956 cc

LS12 VAKMOT history

LS12 VAK is a black diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 31 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 164,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2025.

LS12 VAK black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
164,980 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,805 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 VAK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,956 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 VAK was last recorded at 164,980 miles on 20 Dec 2025, 6,240 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,740 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,240 miles
Average per year
11,805 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 164,980 miles
  • 2024 – 158,740 miles
  • 2023 – 144,818 miles
  • 2022 – 134,461 miles
  • 2021 – 118,617 miles
  • 2020 – 99,621 miles
  • 2019 – 84,205 miles
  • 2018 – 72,332 miles
  • 2017 – 53,303 miles
  • 2016 – 48,399 miles
  • 2015 – 39,049 miles
  • 2014 – 32,013 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,980 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 15 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,980 miles (+6,240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    164,980 miles
    Test number
    296168342041
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass158,740 miles (+13,922)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    158,740 miles
    Test number
    462195587049
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass144,818 miles (+10,357)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    144,818 miles
    Test number
    822789728058
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass134,461 miles (+15,844)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    134,461 miles
    Test number
    588325855229
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass118,617 miles (+18,996)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    118,617 miles
    Test number
    512205012529
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged outside zone a
  6. Pass99,621 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    99,621 miles
    Test number
    138348700639
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail99,621 miles (+15,416)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,621 miles
    Test number
    418659825941
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass84,205 miles (+11,873)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,205 miles
    Test number
    206304709502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,332 miles (+19,029)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    72,332 miles
    Test number
    465421024563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    53,303 miles
    Test number
    795452317001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail53,303 miles (+4,904)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,303 miles
    Test number
    578856518894
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass48,399 miles (+39)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    48,399 miles
    Test number
    218531390921
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Fail48,360 miles (+9,311)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,360 miles
    Test number
    549926769548
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass39,049 miles (+7,036)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    39,049 miles
    Test number
    295426322973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    32,013 miles
    Test number
    386508254434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 VAK

Does LS12 VAK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 VAK is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS12 VAK?
The MOT on LS12 VAK is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 VAK done?
LS12 VAK was recorded at 164,980 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2025, an average of 11,805 miles a year.
Has LS12 VAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 VAK has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LS12 VAK 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 VAK find?
LS12 VAK passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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