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Vauxhall Astra

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,956 cc

LS12 VHLMOT history

LS12 VHL is a grey diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 10 Apr 2012. Its MOT expired on 23 Nov 2023 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 181,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2023.

LS12 VHL grey Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Nov 2023
Mileage
181,824 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2023
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
16,253 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 VHL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,956 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
10 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS12 VHL was last recorded at 181,824 miles on 5 Dec 2023, 15,167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,657 miles · 24 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
15,167 miles
Average per year
16,253 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 181,824 miles
  • 2022 – 166,657 miles
  • 2021 – 149,690 miles
  • 2020 – 136,154 miles
  • 2019 – 121,230 miles
  • 2018 – 105,392 miles
  • 2017 – 89,878 miles
  • 2016 – 68,597 miles
  • 2015 – 52,231 miles
  • 2014 – 34,443 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail181,824 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

11 tests since 10 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail181,824 miles (+15,167)1 dangerous6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,824 miles
    Test number
    725836698837
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass166,657 miles (+16,967)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    166,657 miles
    Test number
    658753540540
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass149,690 miles (+13,536)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    149,690 miles
    Test number
    301709248493
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass136,154 miles (+14,924)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    136,154 miles
    Test number
    101268594723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass121,230 miles (+15,838)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    121,230 miles
    Test number
    325219323170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass105,392 miles (+15,514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    105,392 miles
    Test number
    851084075589
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror casing missing

  7. Pass89,878 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    89,878 miles
    Test number
    424528119644
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail89,878 miles (+21,281)2 failures2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,878 miles
    Test number
    105288772282
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass68,597 miles (+16,366)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    68,597 miles
    Test number
    808997582093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass52,231 miles (+17,788)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    52,231 miles
    Test number
    660232475676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    34,443 miles
    Test number
    475354114367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 VHL

Does LS12 VHL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS12 VHL expired on 23 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS12 VHL?
The MOT on LS12 VHL expired on 23 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS12 VHL done?
LS12 VHL was recorded at 181,824 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2023, an average of 16,253 miles a year.
Has LS12 VHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 VHL has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LS12 VHL 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 VHL find?
LS12 VHL failed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside front headlamp not working on main beam; nearside front obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear, and 10 more.

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