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AE18 VLJ

2018 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,221 mi
Last recorded51,221 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Astra40,165 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 VLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 51,221 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 45,549 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 36,606 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 33,074 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 28,713 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 23,597 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 VLJ is a 2018 Vauxhall Astra in Black 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 VLJ, 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 VLJ?

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What year was AE18 VLJ registered?

AE18 VLJ is a 2018 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is AE18 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 VLJ 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 VLJ have outstanding finance?

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