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AK18 FFM

2018 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,489 mi
Last recorded83,489 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Astra40,165 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 FFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 83,489 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 78,821 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 78,725 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 69,272 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 69,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 51,600 miles

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

Rear both tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2021 41,981 miles

nearside rear tyre cut in tread not to cords

Fail 7 May 2021 41,981 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

nearside rear tyre cut in tread not to cords

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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AK18 FFM is a 2018 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AK18 FFM, 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 AK18 FFM registered?

AK18 FFM is a 2018 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 June 2018.

Is AK18 FFM safe to buy?

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