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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,956 cc

VMW 3MOT history

VMW 3 is a silver diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 43,690 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

VMW 3 silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
43,690 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VMW 3
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,956 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VMW 3 was last recorded at 43,690 miles on 6 May 2026, 518 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,172 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
518 miles
Average per year
2,907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,690 miles
  • 2025 – 43,172 miles
  • 2024 – 42,197 miles
  • 2023 – 40,989 miles
  • 2022 – 39,453 miles
  • 2021 – 37,720 miles
  • 2020 – 35,760 miles
  • 2019 – 32,934 miles
  • 2018 – 26,354 miles
  • 2017 – 20,295 miles
  • 2016 – 16,155 miles
  • 2015 – 11,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,690 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both uneven inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

14 tests since 27 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,690 miles (+518)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    43,690 miles
    Test number
    688428738640
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both uneven inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass43,172 miles (+975)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    43,172 miles
    Test number
    727286488628
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres stepped on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryGenaral corrosion to underside of vehicle.
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass42,197 miles (+1,208)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2025
    Odometer
    42,197 miles
    Test number
    192666714167
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass40,989 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    40,989 miles
    Test number
    308961657423
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped inner. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped inner. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail40,989 miles (+1,536)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,989 miles
    Test number
    782510893553
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped inner. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped inner. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass39,453 miles (+1,733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    39,453 miles
    Test number
    669234464987
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass37,720 miles (+1,960)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    37,720 miles
    Test number
    340907477799
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass35,760 miles (+2,826)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    35,760 miles
    Test number
    457039979681
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass32,934 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    32,934 miles
    Test number
    694637130357
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail32,934 miles (+6,580)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,934 miles
    Test number
    932536542955
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass26,354 miles (+6,059)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    26,354 miles
    Test number
    442453660497
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing low and uneven on inner edge

  12. Pass20,295 miles (+4,140)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    20,295 miles
    Test number
    266374303921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass16,155 miles (+4,279)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    16,155 miles
    Test number
    499107920179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass11,876 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    11,876 miles
    Test number
    588697845132
    • 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)
    • NoteFront Tyres Only Just Passed Test

Questions about VMW 3

What vehicle is registration VMW 3 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VMW 3 on a silver diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 1 Sept 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VMW 3 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VMW 3 is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on VMW 3?
The MOT on VMW 3 is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VMW 3 done?
VMW 3 was recorded at 43,690 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 2,907 miles a year.
Has VMW 3 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VMW 3 has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2023.
Has the mileage on VMW 3 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 VMW 3 find?
VMW 3 passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both uneven inner edges.

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