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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LS12 VEMMOT history

LS12 VEM is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 31 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 101,722 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LS12 VEM black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
101,722 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,024 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 VEM
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 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 VEM was last recorded at 101,722 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,620 miles · 7 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
102 miles
Average per year
6,024 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,722 miles
  • 2025 – 96,163 miles
  • 2024 – 92,145 miles
  • 2023 – 86,788 miles
  • 2022 – 77,986 miles
  • 2021 – 71,143 miles
  • 2020 – 63,360 miles
  • 2019 – 58,560 miles
  • 2018 – 53,122 miles
  • 2017 – 45,079 miles
  • 2016 – 39,012 miles
  • 2015 – 32,633 miles
  • 2014 – 29,846 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,722 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,722 miles (+102)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    101,722 miles
    Test number
    612890128678
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  2. Fail101,620 miles (+5,457)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,620 miles
    Test number
    586924640792
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass96,163 miles (+4,018)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    96,163 miles
    Test number
    856994287505
    • 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))
  4. Pass92,145 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    92,145 miles
    Test number
    751383338694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail92,138 miles (+61)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,138 miles
    Test number
    632508971597
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass92,077 miles (+5,289)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    92,077 miles
    Test number
    946236381589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,788 miles (+8,802)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    86,788 miles
    Test number
    383261806492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,986 miles (+6,843)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    77,986 miles
    Test number
    846236577165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    71,143 miles
    Test number
    986916012114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail71,143 miles (+7,783)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,143 miles
    Test number
    896508806464
    • MajorRear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass63,360 miles (+4,800)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    63,360 miles
    Test number
    858660545966
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass58,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    58,560 miles
    Test number
    543844459228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail58,560 miles (+5,438)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,560 miles
    Test number
    979244954504
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass53,122 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    53,122 miles
    Test number
    762457672312
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  15. Fail53,122 miles (+312)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,122 miles
    Test number
    801289878582
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  16. Fail52,810 miles (+7,731)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,810 miles
    Test number
    567451886033
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing and distorted on inside shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  17. Pass45,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    45,079 miles
    Test number
    738700536410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,078 miles (+6,066)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,078 miles
    Test number
    744700535476
    • FailureStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
  19. Pass39,012 miles (+6,379)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    39,012 miles
    Test number
    777271178058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,633 miles (+2,787)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    32,633 miles
    Test number
    584396612406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    29,846 miles
    Test number
    338368194207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 VEM

Does LS12 VEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 VEM is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 VEM?
The MOT on LS12 VEM is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 VEM done?
LS12 VEM was recorded at 101,722 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 6,024 miles a year.
Has LS12 VEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 VEM has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 VEM 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 VEM find?
LS12 VEM passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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