Vauxhall Astra
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,248 cc
LS12 VEXMOT history
LS12 VEX is a black diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 31 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 101,601 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 101,601 mi
- At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,685 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 VEX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Astra
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,248 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 31 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 VEX was last recorded at 101,601 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 5,599 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 96,002 miles · 28 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,599 miles
- Average per year
- 5,685 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 101,601 miles
- 2024 – 96,002 miles
- 2023 – 93,584 miles
- 2022 – 89,190 miles
- 2021 – 82,858 miles
- 2020 – 76,753 miles
- 2019 – 70,755 miles
- 2018 – 64,045 miles
- 2017 – 57,225 miles
- 2016 – 51,423 miles
- 2015 – 44,092 miles
- 2014 – 39,375 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass101,601 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024
Brake fluid close to minimum mark
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
15 tests since 18 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass101,601 miles (+5,599)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 101,601 miles
- Test number
- 890075137077
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass96,002 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 96,002 miles
- Test number
- 926300414539
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust flexy worn/loose
Fail96,002 miles (+2,418)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,002 miles
- Test number
- 369755036417
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/bald on edges and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/bald on edges and under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust flexy worn/loose
Pass93,584 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 93,584 miles
- Test number
- 411466179513
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust flexy worn
Fail93,584 miles (+4,394)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,584 miles
- Test number
- 754071030485
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. incorrect size (5.2.3 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust flexy worn
Pass89,190 miles (+6,332)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 89,190 miles
- Test number
- 217075700634
- AdvisoryFront exhaust exhaust poor at flexy
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass82,858 miles (+6,105)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 82,858 miles
- Test number
- 100494416243
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass76,753 miles (+5,998)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 76,753 miles
- Test number
- 642288644457
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass70,755 miles (+6,710)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 70,755 miles
- Test number
- 522321649804
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass64,045 miles (+6,820)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 64,045 miles
- Test number
- 203732176885
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass57,225 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 57,225 miles
- Test number
- 417428324115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,225 miles (+5,802)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,225 miles
- Test number
- 830028215801
- Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass51,423 miles (+7,331)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 51,423 miles
- Test number
- 880691163235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,092 miles (+4,717)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 44,092 miles
- Test number
- 862182675658
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass39,375 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 39,375 miles
- Test number
- 388642654372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS12 VEX
- Does LS12 VEX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 VEX is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 VEX?
- The MOT on LS12 VEX is valid until 8 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 VEX done?
- LS12 VEX was recorded at 101,601 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 5,685 miles a year.
- Has LS12 VEX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 VEX has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS12 VEX 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 VEX find?
- LS12 VEX passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front outer brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear nail in tyre; nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded., and 2 more.
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