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AJ18 LXE

2018 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,523 mi
Last recorded52,523 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Astra40,165 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ18 LXE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 52,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-55-16v cracked on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

Fail 6 Mar 2025 52,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-55-16v cracked on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

Pass 13 Mar 2024 43,724 miles

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

Fail 13 Mar 2024 43,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

Pass 17 Mar 2023 28,041 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 26,606 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 22,255 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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AJ18 LXE is a 2018 Vauxhall Astra in Grey 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 AJ18 LXE, 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 AJ18 LXE registered?

AJ18 LXE is a 2018 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 August 2018.

Is AJ18 LXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ18 LXE 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.

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