Vauxhall Astra
Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc
K18 FULMOT history
K18 FUL is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 1 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 84,493 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 84,493 mi
- At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,560 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K18 FUL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Astra
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 1 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K18 FUL was last recorded at 84,493 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 3,793 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 23 Sept 2014: 33,942 miles, lower than 283,597 miles on 17 Sept 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 80,700 miles · 22 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,793 miles
- Average per year
- 4,560 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 84,493 miles
- 2025 – 80,700 miles
- 2024 – 76,527 miles
- 2023 – 72,248 miles
- 2022 – 68,014 miles
- 2021 – 63,578 miles
- 2020 – 60,253 miles
- 2019 – 56,636 miles
- 2018 – 51,889 miles
- 2017 – 46,792 miles
- 2016 – 42,745 miles
- 2015 – 38,374 miles
- 2014 – 33,942 miles
- 2013 – 283,597 miles
- 2012 – 22,206 miles
- 2011 – 16,171 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass84,493 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Horn not working
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
21 tests since 27 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,493 miles (+3,793)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 84,493 miles
- Test number
- 548982941350
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass80,700 miles (+4,173)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 80,700 miles
- Test number
- 130897997311
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass76,527 miles (+4,279)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 76,527 miles
- Test number
- 652705288223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,248 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 72,248 miles
- Test number
- 317456961789
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail72,248 miles (+4,234)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,248 miles
- Test number
- 110077948115
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass68,014 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 68,014 miles
- Test number
- 946515225786
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail68,014 miles (+4,436)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,014 miles
- Test number
- 872216542380
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass63,578 miles (+3,325)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 63,578 miles
- Test number
- 896522201470
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass60,253 miles (+3,617)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 60,253 miles
- Test number
- 423075981924
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,636 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 56,636 miles
- Test number
- 497384871469
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (axle) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (axle) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust shield loose
Fail56,635 miles (+4,746)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,635 miles
- Test number
- 171728357766
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (axle) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (axle) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust shield loose
Pass51,889 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 51,889 miles
- Test number
- 370303203308
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid looks discoloured
Fail51,888 miles (+5,096)2 dangerous8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,888 miles
- Test number
- 496792591815
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid looks discoloured
Pass46,792 miles (+30)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 46,792 miles
- Test number
- 472727087396
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail46,762 miles (+4,017)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,762 miles
- Test number
- 615733788705
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass42,745 miles (+4,371)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 42,745 miles
- Test number
- 283052866329
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass38,374 miles (+4,432)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 38,374 miles
- Test number
- 214423180935
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,942 miles (-249,655)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 33,942 miles
- Test number
- 829796264258
- AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteNEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A DEEP CUT
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass283,597 miles (+261,391)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 283,597 miles
- Test number
- 726010263216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,206 miles (+6,035)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 22,206 miles
- Test number
- 478337652207
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass16,171 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 16,171 miles
- Test number
- 247460471203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K18 FUL
- Does K18 FUL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 FUL is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K18 FUL?
- The MOT on K18 FUL is valid until 26 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K18 FUL done?
- K18 FUL was recorded at 84,493 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 4,560 miles a year.
- Has K18 FUL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K18 FUL has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on K18 FUL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Sept 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on K18 FUL find?
- K18 FUL passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive, and 4 more.
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