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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LS12 VCJMOT history

LS12 VCJ is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 31 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 74,992 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

LS12 VCJ silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
74,992 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,663 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 VCJ
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 valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 VCJ was last recorded at 74,992 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 7,087 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
67,905 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,087 miles
Average per year
4,663 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,992 miles
  • 2024 – 67,905 miles
  • 2023 – 65,199 miles
  • 2022 – 62,550 miles
  • 2021 – 59,678 miles
  • 2020 – 56,775 miles
  • 2019 – 54,678 miles
  • 2018 – 48,951 miles
  • 2017 – 42,574 miles
  • 2016 – 36,428 miles
  • 2015 – 24,668 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,992 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer facing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside + Offside - Outer sidewalls slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 4 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,992 miles (+7,087)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    74,992 miles
    Test number
    388473381348
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer facing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside + Offside - Outer sidewalls slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass67,905 miles (+2,706)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    67,905 miles
    Test number
    125292333943
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears have corrosion to housings (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass65,199 miles (+2,649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    65,199 miles
    Test number
    282050276437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass62,550 miles (+2,872)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    62,550 miles
    Test number
    641138753893
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass59,678 miles (+2,903)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    59,678 miles
    Test number
    646794940041
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass56,775 miles (+2,097)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    56,775 miles
    Test number
    384833421297
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass54,678 miles (+5,727)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    54,678 miles
    Test number
    499722968826
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass48,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    48,951 miles
    Test number
    895140933093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail48,951 miles (+6,377)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,951 miles
    Test number
    708538699933
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass42,574 miles (+6,146)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    42,574 miles
    Test number
    917785572333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    36,428 miles
    Test number
    741506351282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail36,428 miles (+3,419)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,428 miles
    Test number
    653578168849
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryEML Illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass33,009 miles (+8,341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    33,009 miles
    Test number
    986652500412
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

  14. Pass24,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    24,668 miles
    Test number
    115253165476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 VCJ

Does LS12 VCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 VCJ is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS12 VCJ?
The MOT on LS12 VCJ is valid until 17 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 VCJ done?
LS12 VCJ was recorded at 74,992 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 4,663 miles a year.
Has LS12 VCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 VCJ has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on LS12 VCJ 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 VCJ find?
LS12 VCJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: central upper stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer facing, and 4 more.

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