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LK18 YEX

2018 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,277 mi
Last recorded142,277 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Astra40,165 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK18 YEX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 142,277 miles

Front exhaust flexi has been damaged

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 141,269 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.08mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexi has been damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.78mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 133,499 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 103,559 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 102,606 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 102,602 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 71,376 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear inner pads close to 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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LK18 YEX is a 2018 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LK18 YEX, 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 LK18 YEX registered?

LK18 YEX is a 2018 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 March 2018.

Is LK18 YEX safe to buy?

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