
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
Pass73,874 miles (+6,673)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 73,874 miles
- Test number
- 827594275274
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass63,560 miles (+6,847)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 63,560 miles
- Test number
- 461885393463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,713 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 56,713 miles
- Test number
- 661719173353
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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)
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
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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