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Vauxhall Astra

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LS12 VEAMOT history

LS12 VEA is a grey petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 31 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 100,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LS12 VEA grey Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
100,295 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,660 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 VEA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 VEA was last recorded at 100,295 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 6,312 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,983 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,312 miles
Average per year
5,660 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,295 miles
  • 2025 – 93,983 miles
  • 2024 – 90,402 miles
  • 2023 – 84,378 miles
  • 2022 – 73,874 miles
  • 2021 – 67,201 miles
  • 2020 – 63,560 miles
  • 2019 – 56,713 miles
  • 2018 – 50,255 miles
  • 2017 – 45,961 miles
  • 2016 – 42,171 miles
  • 2015 – 35,101 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,295 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear tyre heayy wear inner and outer shoulders and close to wear bars

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 23 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,295 miles4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    100,295 miles
    Test number
    857659906272
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail100,295 miles (+6,312)2 repaired4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,295 miles
    Test number
    865599924463
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working all (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass93,983 miles (+3,581)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    93,983 miles
    Test number
    689492871512
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass90,402 miles (+13)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    90,402 miles
    Test number
    237997521320
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre heayy wear inner and outer shoulders and close to wear bars
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail90,389 miles (+6,011)2 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,389 miles
    Test number
    599984804828
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre heayy wear inner and outer shoulders and close to wear bars
    • AdvisoryOffside day time running light in op
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass84,378 miles (+10,504)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    84,378 miles
    Test number
    650313171081
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOsr brake discoloration
  7. Pass73,874 miles (+6,673)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    73,874 miles
    Test number
    827594275274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,201 miles (+3,641)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    67,201 miles
    Test number
    368448055737
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass63,560 miles (+6,847)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    63,560 miles
    Test number
    461885393463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    56,713 miles
    Test number
    661719173353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail56,713 miles (+6,458)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,713 miles
    Test number
    286573578140
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 215/50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass50,255 miles (+4,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    50,255 miles
    Test number
    301986607859
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are perished and starting to crack
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, and also starting to perish and crack (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass45,961 miles (+3,790)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    45,961 miles
    Test number
    553499770522
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play both nearside & offside (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass42,171 miles (+7,070)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    42,171 miles
    Test number
    144418010931
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished
  15. Pass35,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    35,101 miles
    Test number
    867182185068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 VEA

Does LS12 VEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 VEA is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 VEA?
The MOT on LS12 VEA is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 VEA done?
LS12 VEA was recorded at 100,295 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 5,660 miles a year.
Has LS12 VEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 VEA has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 VEA 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 VEA find?
LS12 VEA passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 4 minor defects and 1 advisory: central stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 2 more.

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