VAUXHALL ASTRA VU12OTA has 16 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2012 VAUXHALL ASTRA has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 80,956 miles 4 months ago on Tuesday 20th January 2026 at 10:27.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Tuesday 26th January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

VU12OTA MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED26TH JANUARY 202780,956 MI
PASSED15TH JANUARY 202526TH JANUARY 202679,390 MI
PASSED25TH JANUARY 202426TH JANUARY 202578,043 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED24TH JANUARY 202478,042 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED24TH JANUARY 202326TH JANUARY 202475,803 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Stop Lamp(s) Non-Obligatory Stop Lamp Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED24TH JANUARY 202226TH JANUARY 202373,087 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Rear Stop Lamp(s) Non-Obligatory Stop Lamp Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
FAILED24TH JANUARY 202273,081 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Rear Stop Lamp(s) Non-Obligatory Stop Lamp Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
PASSED26TH JANUARY 202126TH JANUARY 202270,383 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
PASSED27TH JANUARY 202026TH JANUARY 202167,043 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
FAILED25TH JANUARY 202067,042 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Central Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
PASSED24TH JANUARY 201923RD JANUARY 202060,528 MI
FAILED24TH JANUARY 201960,528 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. PRS - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a))
PASSED23RD JANUARY 201822ND JANUARY 201956,760 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED17TH JANUARY 201718TH JANUARY 201852,843 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Advance Wear On Off Side Front Tyre.
PASSED14TH JANUARY 201618TH JANUARY 201749,603 MI
PASSED19TH JANUARY 201518TH JANUARY 201642,778 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

VU12OTA Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 75% | MOT Failure Rate: 25%

VU12OTA MOT Comments

Tip: Read our guide on What These Advisory Notes Mean…

VU12OTA Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 80,956 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,783 miles

VU12OTA FAQs

This Vauxhall Astra with registration VU12OTA was manufactured on Monday 5th March 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is White and it has a 1.2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 80,956 miles, so this Vauxhall has travelled an average of 5,783 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 16 MOTs on record for this Vauxhall Astra beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means VU12OTA has a 75% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Vauxhall Astra has had 24 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 5 Major, 0 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Vauxhall Astra is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does VU12OTA have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 16th May 2026 VU12OTA does have an active MOT. Read more

Is VU12OTA Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 16th May 2026 VU12OTA does have Tax. Read more

When does VU12OTA Tax expire?

The current Tax for VU12OTA will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does VU12OTA MOT expire?

The current MOT for VU12OTA will expire in 8 months on Tuesday 26th January 2027. Read more

When did VU12OTA have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for VU12OTA was on Tuesday 20th January 2026 at 10:27. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has VU12OTA Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for VU12OTA we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has VU12OTA Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for VU12OTA we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 75% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is VU12OTA?

VU12OTA is registered as a 2012 Vauxhall Astra. Read more

How many miles has VU12OTA done?

The odometer reading for VU12OTA at the last MOT in January 2026 was 80,956 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,783 miles per year. Read more

How old is VU12OTA?

The vehicle VU12OTA was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Monday 5th March 2012. Read more

What colour is VU12OTA?

The official colour of VU12OTA is recorded as White. Read more

What engine does VU12OTA have?

VU12OTA has a 1.2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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