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LK18 YLS

2018 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,780 mi
Last recorded145,780 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Astra40,165 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 145,780 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 126,710 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 102,025 miles

nails in n/s and o/s rear tyres

Fail 17 Jun 2024 102,023 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

nails in n/s and o/s rear tyres

Pass 6 Jul 2023 98,247 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 98,247 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 96,743 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 91,529 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Mar 2022 91,529 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Feb 2021 64,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YLS is a 2018 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YLS, 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 YLS registered?

LK18 YLS is a 2018 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 March 2018.

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