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AE18 SMV

2018 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,384 mi
Last recorded38,384 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Astra40,165 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 SMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2026 38,384 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 36,576 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 34,641 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 31,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and inner tread worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and inner tread wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 24,476 miles

Slight up and down movement at steering wheel /steering column

Pass 11 Feb 2021 19,303 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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AE18 SMV is a 2018 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AE18 SMV, 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

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What year was AE18 SMV registered?

AE18 SMV is a 2018 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 April 2018.

Is AE18 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 SMV shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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