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Vauxhall Astra

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,956 cc

LS12 VBFMOT history

LS12 VBF is a grey diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 31 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 164,204 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

LS12 VBF grey Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
164,204 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,395 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 VBF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,956 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 VBF was last recorded at 164,204 miles on 21 May 2026, 7,186 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
157,018 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,186 miles
Average per year
11,395 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,204 miles
  • 2025 – 157,018 miles
  • 2024 – 141,761 miles
  • 2023 – 125,555 miles
  • 2022 – 116,124 miles
  • 2021 – 106,980 miles
  • 2020 – 98,846 miles
  • 2018 – 78,307 miles
  • 2017 – 67,296 miles
  • 2016 – 56,882 miles
  • 2015 – 40,807 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,204 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 30 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,204 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    164,204 miles
    Test number
    255403627716
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail164,209 miles (+7,191)1 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,209 miles
    Test number
    616523026218
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass157,018 miles (+15,257)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    157,018 miles
    Test number
    398863402052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nsr\osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass141,761 miles (+16,206)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    141,761 miles
    Test number
    796194968485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass125,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    125,555 miles
    Test number
    145110521327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail125,555 miles (+9,431)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,555 miles
    Test number
    358189561992
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass116,124 miles (+9,144)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    116,124 miles
    Test number
    924003675613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass106,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    106,980 miles
    Test number
    241844181160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail106,980 miles (+8,134)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,980 miles
    Test number
    157096307282
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass98,846 miles (+20,539)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    98,846 miles
    Test number
    997694135157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,307 miles (+11,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    78,307 miles
    Test number
    935876494016
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass67,296 miles (+10,414)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    67,296 miles
    Test number
    399152492730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,882 miles (+2,346)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    56,882 miles
    Test number
    994247553606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,536 miles (+13,729)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    54,536 miles
    Test number
    945764910917
    • AdvisorySlight tearing to both front tyres
  15. Pass40,807 miles (+3,581)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    40,807 miles
    Test number
    237748975147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,226 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    37,226 miles
    Test number
    259419885090
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about LS12 VBF

Does LS12 VBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 VBF is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 VBF?
The MOT on LS12 VBF is valid until 28 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 VBF done?
LS12 VBF was recorded at 164,204 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 11,395 miles a year.
Has LS12 VBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 VBF has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 VBF 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 VBF find?
LS12 VBF passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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