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AF18 VJP

2018 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,590 mi
Last recorded50,590 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Astra40,165 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF18 VJP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 50,590 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 43,645 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 43,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2023 37,010 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 30,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2022 30,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Tyre low on pressure (5.2.3 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 23,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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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AF18 VJP is a 2018 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF18 VJP, 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 AF18 VJP registered?

AF18 VJP is a 2018 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is AF18 VJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF18 VJP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF18 VJP have outstanding finance?

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