2018 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · SO18 VBN
2018 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 24 Aug 2018. Recorded mileage 50,795 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,795 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO18 VBN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 50,795 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
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SO18 VBN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Vauxhall Astra (SO18 VBN) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
SO18 VBN Mileage History
- 31/07/202438,005 mi
- 22/08/202545,344 mi+7,339 mi
- 22/08/202545,344 mi
- 14/07/202650,795 mi+5,451 mi
- 15/07/202650,795 mi
Average of roughly 6,543 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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