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Vauxhall Astra

Red · Diesel · 2003 · 1,686 cc

V12 DPAMOT history

V12 DPA is a red diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 13 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 124,885 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

V12 DPA red Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
124,885 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,050 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 DPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,686 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 DPA was last recorded at 124,885 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 464 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,421 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
464 miles
Average per year
4,050 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,885 miles
  • 2025 – 124,421 miles
  • 2024 – 123,723 miles
  • 2023 – 122,954 miles
  • 2022 – 122,137 miles
  • 2021 – 120,666 miles
  • 2020 – 118,170 miles
  • 2019 – 114,870 miles
  • 2018 – 111,468 miles
  • 2017 – 109,321 miles
  • 2016 – 107,777 miles
  • 2015 – 106,110 miles
  • 2014 – 103,663 miles
  • 2013 – 97,848 miles
  • 2012 – 91,560 miles
  • 2011 – 85,070 miles
  • 2010 – 79,659 miles
  • 2009 – 73,638 miles
  • 2008 – 63,821 miles
  • 2007 – 56,628 miles
  • 2006 – 43,906 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,885 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. 205/55/16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,885 miles (+464)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    124,885 miles
    Test number
    177064692154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass124,421 miles (+698)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    124,421 miles
    Test number
    129237786393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass123,723 miles (+769)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    123,723 miles
    Test number
    828944493823
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  4. Pass122,954 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    122,954 miles
    Test number
    804161244631
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail122,954 miles (+817)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,954 miles
    Test number
    828725773311
    • MajorFront Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass122,137 miles (+1,471)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    122,137 miles
    Test number
    511839305126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass120,666 miles (+2,496)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    120,666 miles
    Test number
    187561453691
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass118,170 miles (+3,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    118,170 miles
    Test number
    649867487913
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass114,870 miles (+3,402)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    114,870 miles
    Test number
    989692869172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass111,468 miles (+2,147)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    111,468 miles
    Test number
    272270220019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass109,321 miles (+1,544)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    109,321 miles
    Test number
    883001554594
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  12. Pass107,777 miles (+1,667)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    107,777 miles
    Test number
    914708141111
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
  13. Pass106,110 miles (+2,447)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    106,110 miles
    Test number
    199471235179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass103,663 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    103,663 miles
    Test number
    389661044179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail103,661 miles (+5,813)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,661 miles
    Test number
    456017334142
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass97,848 miles (+6,288)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    97,848 miles
    Test number
    825830143169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass91,560 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    91,560 miles
    Test number
    619740712180
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Fail91,560 miles (+6,490)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,560 miles
    Test number
    729640012171
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass85,070 miles (+5,411)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    85,070 miles
    Test number
    626135101126
    • NoteAdvise,rear no. plate deteriating
  20. Pass79,659 miles (+6,021)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    79,659 miles
    Test number
    334141190011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,638 miles (+9,817)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    73,638 miles
    Test number
    481160989091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,821 miles (+7,193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    63,821 miles
    Test number
    702731188012
    • 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)
  23. Pass56,628 miles (+12,722)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    56,628 miles
    Test number
    142185597420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    43,906 miles
    Test number
    121901506151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V12 DPA

Does V12 DPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 DPA is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 DPA?
The MOT on V12 DPA is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 DPA done?
V12 DPA was recorded at 124,885 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 4,050 miles a year.
Has V12 DPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 DPA has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on V12 DPA 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 V12 DPA find?
V12 DPA passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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