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AY18 VHC

2018 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,015 mi
Last recorded36,015 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Astra40,165 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY18 VHC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 36,015 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 36,015 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 30,455 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 26,760 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 26,745 miles

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 22,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

flat spots appearing on tread of rear tyres.

Pass 21 Mar 2022 15,151 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 10,291 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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AY18 VHC is a 2018 Vauxhall Astra in Blue 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 AY18 VHC, 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 AY18 VHC?

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What year was AY18 VHC registered?

AY18 VHC is a 2018 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 March 2018.

Is AY18 VHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY18 VHC 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 AY18 VHC have outstanding finance?

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