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AV18 USZ

2018 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,507 mi
Last recorded69,507 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Astra40,165 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV18 USZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 69,507 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 66,837 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 53,987 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 42,313 miles

Nearside Front shock-absorber dust boot split/deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to perish and also become stepped/feather on inner area of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front shock-absorber dust boot split/deteriorated.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to perish and also become stepped/feather on inner area of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 31,754 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 31,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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AV18 USZ is a 2018 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV18 USZ, 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 AV18 USZ registered?

AV18 USZ is a 2018 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 August 2018.

Is AV18 USZ safe to buy?

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