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AE18 VLB

2018 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,237 mi
Last recorded80,237 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Astra40,165 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2026 80,237 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 73,824 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 64,341 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 56,314 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 45,542 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 35,205 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 VLB 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 VLB, 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

How do I check the history of AE18 VLB?

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What year was AE18 VLB registered?

AE18 VLB is a 2018 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 March 2018.

Is AE18 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 VLB 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.

Does AE18 VLB have outstanding finance?

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