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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LS12 VBLMOT history

LS12 VBL is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 31 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 130,927 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

LS12 VBL black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
130,927 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,223 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 VBL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 VBL was last recorded at 130,927 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 3,016 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,911 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,016 miles
Average per year
8,223 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,927 miles
  • 2024 – 127,911 miles
  • 2023 – 124,087 miles
  • 2022 – 122,400 miles
  • 2021 – 120,394 miles
  • 2020 – 118,623 miles
  • 2019 – 109,102 miles
  • 2018 – 91,620 miles
  • 2017 – 68,560 miles
  • 2016 – 52,261 miles
  • 2015 – 37,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,927 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,927 miles (+3,016)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    130,927 miles
    Test number
    378313164686
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass127,911 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    127,911 miles
    Test number
    550080803337
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt @ rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail127,911 miles (+3,824)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,911 miles
    Test number
    135243963325
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt @ rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass124,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    124,087 miles
    Test number
    885276040727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail124,087 miles (+1,687)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,087 miles
    Test number
    927764102262
    • DangerousNearside Front Undertray likely to become detached wing liner (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing mirror glass missing (3.3 (a))
  6. Pass122,400 miles (+2,006)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    122,400 miles
    Test number
    734511985036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass120,394 miles (+1,771)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    120,394 miles
    Test number
    214218790527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,623 miles (+9,521)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    118,623 miles
    Test number
    670009988027
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass109,102 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    109,102 miles
    Test number
    947102998456
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail109,093 miles (+17,473)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,093 miles
    Test number
    114426067647
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass91,620 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    91,620 miles
    Test number
    129036836277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail91,571 miles (+23,011)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,571 miles
    Test number
    985325191731
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass68,560 miles (+16,299)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    68,560 miles
    Test number
    863665997249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,261 miles (+1,173)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    52,261 miles
    Test number
    989409600229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,088 miles (+13,725)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    51,088 miles
    Test number
    566726796378
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine cooling fan running permanently
  16. Pass37,363 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    37,363 miles
    Test number
    865689295097
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LS12 VBL

Does LS12 VBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 VBL is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 VBL?
The MOT on LS12 VBL is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 VBL done?
LS12 VBL was recorded at 130,927 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 8,223 miles a year.
Has LS12 VBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 VBL has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LS12 VBL 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 VBL find?
LS12 VBL passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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