2018 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · W18 MAR
2018 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2018. Recorded mileage 35,055 miles. MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,055 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W18 MAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2026
- 35,055 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
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W18 MAR 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 (W18 MAR) between April 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 17 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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.
W18 MAR Mileage History
- 02/04/202216,030 mi
- 30/03/202320,739 mi+4,709 mi
- 26/03/202426,597 mi+5,858 mi
- 04/03/202529,016 mi+2,419 mi
- 07/03/202635,055 mi+6,039 mi
Average of roughly 4,842 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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