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2018 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,263 mi
Last recorded151,263 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Astra40,165 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU18 ABN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 151,263 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 151,263 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 151,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Condensation in light lens

Slight play in steering wheel.

Fail 9 Mar 2026 151,202 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 142,454 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 142,452 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts(2)Two NS wearing heavy on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 129,806 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 129,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 109,613 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 93,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner& outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 93,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner& outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 71,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake almost worn down to the wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads almost worn down to the wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (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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AU18 ABN is a 2018 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AU18 ABN, 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 AU18 ABN registered?

AU18 ABN is a 2018 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 April 2018.

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