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AE18 VKS

2018 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,457 mi
Last recorded29,457 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Astra40,165 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 VKS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 29,457 miles

Front Both shock absorber covers deteriorating/failing

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Apr 2025 26,254 miles

Front Both shock absorber covers failed/adrift

Pass 16 Apr 2024 22,598 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 18,543 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 18,539 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 15,234 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 11,656 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

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 VKS is a 2018 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,399cc 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 AE18 VKS, 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 VKS registered?

AE18 VKS is a 2018 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 April 2018.

Is AE18 VKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 VKS 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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