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R18 AKD

2020 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,051 mi
Last recorded62,051 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2020 Vauxhall Astra25,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 AKD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 62,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2025 102,022 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 102,021 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 52,326 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 90,548 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 90,547 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 51,287 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 82,315 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 43,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 72,482 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2022 63,643 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 48,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/ r16 91w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 41,691 miles

Nearside 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))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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R18 AKD is a 2020 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2020 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 25,862 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 R18 AKD, 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 6 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R18 AKD registered?

R18 AKD is a 2020 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 December 2020.

Is R18 AKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R18 AKD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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