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490 LMC

2018 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,023 mi
Last recorded52,023 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Astra40,165 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration490 LMC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 52,023 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 48,005 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 42,931 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 38,135 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 33,263 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 31,365 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 31,365 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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490 LMC is a 2018 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 490 LMC, 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 490 LMC registered?

490 LMC is a 2018 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2018.

Is 490 LMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 490 LMC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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