CarVerify

Free Car Check

AK18 MEV

2018 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1399cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,136 mi
Last recorded152,136 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Astra40,165 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 MEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 152,136 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres cracking slightly

Fail 5 May 2026 152,136 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 1 May 2025 140,720 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 113,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 May 2023 66,296 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on interior mirror ()

Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/4517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover damaged

Fail 4 May 2023 66,121 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on interior mirror ()

Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/4517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2022 28,511 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing on edges 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 14,281 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AK18 MEV is a 2018 Vauxhall Astra in Black 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 AK18 MEV, 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

How do I check the history of AK18 MEV?

You can check the full history of AK18 MEV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AK18 MEV registered?

AK18 MEV is a 2018 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 May 2018.

Is AK18 MEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK18 MEV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK18 MEV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AK18 MEV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.