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Vauxhall Astra

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LT12 DFEMOT history

LT12 DFE is a red petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 27 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 68,456 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

LT12 DFE red Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
68,456 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,767 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 DFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 DFE was last recorded at 68,456 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 8,682 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,774 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,682 miles
Average per year
4,767 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,456 miles
  • 2025 – 59,774 miles
  • 2024 – 48,643 miles
  • 2023 – 43,362 miles
  • 2022 – 38,171 miles
  • 2021 – 32,579 miles
  • 2020 – 30,417 miles
  • 2019 – 26,889 miles
  • 2018 – 25,036 miles
  • 2016 – 21,874 miles
  • 2015 – 15,419 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,456 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

15 tests since 13 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,456 miles (+8,682)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    68,456 miles
    Test number
    984943462496
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass59,774 miles (+11,131)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    59,774 miles
    Test number
    781369431004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass48,643 miles (+5,281)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    48,643 miles
    Test number
    942266269288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass43,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    43,362 miles
    Test number
    987139970971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail43,362 miles (+5,191)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,362 miles
    Test number
    453094470660
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn disc metai to metal with pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass38,171 miles (+5,592)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    38,171 miles
    Test number
    237331342246
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass32,579 miles (+2,162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    32,579 miles
    Test number
    362637917721
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass30,417 miles (+3,528)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    30,417 miles
    Test number
    616469015626
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking

  9. Pass26,889 miles (+1,853)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    26,889 miles
    Test number
    404972812728
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated / cracking

  10. Pass25,036 miles (+3,162)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    25,036 miles
    Test number
    373227736602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,874 miles (+1,687)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    21,874 miles
    Test number
    191156523577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass20,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    20,187 miles
    Test number
    829954651869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail20,187 miles (+4,768)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,187 miles
    Test number
    414471909522
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass15,419 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    15,419 miles
    Test number
    489308865193
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail15,419 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,419 miles
    Test number
    338024665171
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LT12 DFE

Does LT12 DFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 DFE is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 DFE?
The MOT on LT12 DFE is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 DFE done?
LT12 DFE was recorded at 68,456 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 4,767 miles a year.
Has LT12 DFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 DFE has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LT12 DFE 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 LT12 DFE find?
LT12 DFE passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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