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AJ18 LXA

2018 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

135,379 mi
Last recorded135,379 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Astra40,165 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ18 LXA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 135,379 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 117,295 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2025 117,266 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level cap was loose (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2024 99,505 miles

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

covers fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2023 89,741 miles

covers fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2023 89,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2022 76,000 miles

covers fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2021 58,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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 LXA is a 2018 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 LXA, 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 LXA registered?

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

Is AJ18 LXA safe to buy?

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