Vauxhall Astra
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,686 cc
LS12 VEPMOT history
LS12 VEP is a black diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 31 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 9 Mar 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 139,108 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 139,108 mi
- At MOT on 12 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,800 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 VEP
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Astra
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,686 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 31 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 VEP was last recorded at 139,108 miles on 12 Feb 2025, 9,554 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 129,554 miles · 28 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 9,554 miles
- Average per year
- 9,800 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 139,108 miles
- 2024 – 129,554 miles
- 2023 – 122,579 miles
- 2022 – 113,858 miles
- 2021 – 109,353 miles
- 2020 – 105,562 miles
- 2019 – 99,342 miles
- 2018 – 86,728 miles
- 2017 – 72,161 miles
- 2016 – 58,189 miles
- 2015 – 42,010 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass139,108 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
16 tests since 18 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass139,108 miles (+9,554)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 139,108 miles
- Test number
- 491340393415
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass129,554 miles (+6,975)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 129,554 miles
- Test number
- 637437493897
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass122,579 miles (+8,721)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 122,579 miles
- Test number
- 478350075757
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass113,858 miles (+4,505)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 113,858 miles
- Test number
- 914163216869
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,353 miles (+10)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 109,353 miles
- Test number
- 204412080290
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail109,343 miles (+3,781)2 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,343 miles
- Test number
- 978320412420
- DangerousFront Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass105,562 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 105,562 miles
- Test number
- 101152304234
- AdvisoryRear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail105,562 miles (+6,220)3 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,562 miles
- Test number
- 276751461133
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass99,342 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 99,342 miles
- Test number
- 203764207333
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail99,342 miles (+12,614)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,342 miles
- Test number
- 374011783165
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass86,728 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 86,728 miles
- Test number
- 488325587471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,728 miles (+14,567)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,728 miles
- Test number
- 557892825715
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass72,161 miles (+13,972)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 72,161 miles
- Test number
- 703428195023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,189 miles (+16,179)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 58,189 miles
- Test number
- 748380877141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,010 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 42,010 miles
- Test number
- 345727375094
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail42,010 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,010 miles
- Test number
- 726927475043
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Questions about LS12 VEP
- Does LS12 VEP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS12 VEP expired on 9 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 VEP?
- The MOT on LS12 VEP expired on 9 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS12 VEP done?
- LS12 VEP was recorded at 139,108 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2025, an average of 9,800 miles a year.
- Has LS12 VEP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 VEP has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2021.
- Has the mileage on LS12 VEP 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 VEP find?
- LS12 VEP passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.
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