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AE18 VLR

2018 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,612 mi
Last recorded22,612 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Astra40,165 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 22,612 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 19,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 17,089 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip bottom of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 17,089 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip bottom of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 12,678 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Offside Top Corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 12,678 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Offside Top Corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 8,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 8,725 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 5,872 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 VLR is a 2018 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VLR, 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 AE18 VLR registered?

AE18 VLR is a 2018 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 March 2018.

Is AE18 VLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 VLR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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