Vauxhall logo

Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LS12 VAVMOT history

LS12 VAV is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 31 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 85,031 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2025.

LS12 VAV silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Jul 2026
Mileage
85,031 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,382 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LS12 VAV in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 VAV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 VAV was last recorded at 85,031 miles on 29 Jul 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,022 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
5,382 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,031 miles
  • 2024 – 79,466 miles
  • 2023 – 74,681 miles
  • 2022 – 70,120 miles
  • 2021 – 66,104 miles
  • 2020 – 62,548 miles
  • 2019 – 55,443 miles
  • 2018 – 50,266 miles
  • 2017 – 46,452 miles
  • 2016 – 35,964 miles
  • 2015 – 29,351 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,031 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have thick application of grease (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 25 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,031 miles (+9)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    85,031 miles
    Test number
    427687218003
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have thick application of grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Fail85,022 miles (+5,556)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,022 miles
    Test number
    719833770922
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have thick application of grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass79,466 miles (+4,785)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    79,466 miles
    Test number
    127457594479
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass74,681 miles (+4,561)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    74,681 miles
    Test number
    294877757583
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass70,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    70,120 miles
    Test number
    128483254993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail70,120 miles (+4,016)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,120 miles
    Test number
    514377147412
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass66,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    66,104 miles
    Test number
    587257393308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail66,104 miles (+3,556)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,104 miles
    Test number
    788329575387
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass62,548 miles (+1,753)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    62,548 miles
    Test number
    311629035288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,795 miles (+5,352)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    60,795 miles
    Test number
    148754310809
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cv gator worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s rear tyres slight cracking
  11. Pass55,443 miles (+5,177)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    55,443 miles
    Test number
    780134022267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,266 miles (+3,814)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    50,266 miles
    Test number
    781064127990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,452 miles (+10,488)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    46,452 miles
    Test number
    968231578661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,964 miles (+6,613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    35,964 miles
    Test number
    211815377461
    • AdvisoryFront brakes slightly uneven
  15. Pass29,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    29,351 miles
    Test number
    548854385042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 VAV

Does LS12 VAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS12 VAV expired on 28 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS12 VAV?
The MOT on LS12 VAV expired on 28 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS12 VAV done?
LS12 VAV was recorded at 85,031 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2025, an average of 5,382 miles a year.
Has LS12 VAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 VAV has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 VAV 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 VAV find?
LS12 VAV passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2025 with 8 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have thick application of grease; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner shoulder, and 5 more.

Browse all LS12V registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.