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AJ18 LWV

2018 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,715 mi
Last recorded51,715 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Astra40,165 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ18 LWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 51,715 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 48,325 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads 50% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads 80% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 48,325 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads 50% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads 80% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 42,117 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly scored but brake pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 42,117 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly scored but brake pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 37,443 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 33,512 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 28,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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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AJ18 LWV is a 2018 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ18 LWV, 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 AJ18 LWV registered?

AJ18 LWV is a 2018 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 July 2018.

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