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A21 MFK

2018 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,095 mi
Last recorded81,095 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Astra40,165 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 MFK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 81,095 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 88,302 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 78,319 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 62,557 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 38,589 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 75,630 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 29,023 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 23,898 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 71,243 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 21,291 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 21,291 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2020 67,411 miles

Front steering rack slight play detected when inspected with wheels off the ground

Fail 24 Oct 2020 67,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front steering rack slight play detected when inspected with wheels off the ground

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 57,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 53,033 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 53,033 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 46,882 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 43,470 miles

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 15 Apr 2015 40,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear tyres perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 37,388 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front discs worn

Pass 4 Apr 2013 34,082 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 31,433 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2012 31,433 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2011 27,629 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 24,365 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 20,382 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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A21 MFK is a 2018 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2018 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 40,165 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A21 MFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 8 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A21 MFK registered?

A21 MFK is a 2018 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 July 2018.

Is A21 MFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 MFK shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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