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AF18 VKV

2018 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,995 mi
Last recorded31,995 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Astra40,165 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 31,995 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 29,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and balding towards inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low, perishing and balding towards edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 29,850 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and balding towards inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low, perishing and balding towards edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad to 2mm max. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split and smearing drivers rear view. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 29,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 24,796 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 19,794 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides / between treads slightly / various cuts in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 17,334 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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AF18 VKV 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 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF18 VKV registered?

AF18 VKV is a 2018 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is AF18 VKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF18 VKV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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