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Vauxhall Astra

Blue · Petrol · 2010 · 1,796 cc

K18 GELMOT history

K18 GEL is a blue petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 28 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 87,333 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

K18 GEL blue Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
87,333 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,937 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 GEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
28 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 GEL was last recorded at 87,333 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 1,872 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
85,461 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,872 miles
Average per year
2,937 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,333 miles
  • 2025 – 85,461 miles
  • 2024 – 83,632 miles
  • 2023 – 82,132 miles
  • 2022 – 80,991 miles
  • 2021 – 79,692 miles
  • 2020 – 78,778 miles
  • 2019 – 76,781 miles
  • 2018 – 72,840 miles
  • 2017 – 67,585 miles
  • 2016 – 63,321 miles
  • 2015 – 57,706 miles
  • 2014 – 52,043 miles
  • 2013 – 48,259 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,333 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Cracked and perishing (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

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 Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 17 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,333 miles (+1,872)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    87,333 miles
    Test number
    925035773924
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Cracked and perishing (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass85,461 miles (+1,829)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    85,461 miles
    Test number
    623717107150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass83,632 miles (+1,500)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    83,632 miles
    Test number
    277968689181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,132 miles (+1,141)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    82,132 miles
    Test number
    846685213180
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass80,991 miles (+1,299)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    80,991 miles
    Test number
    110120175071
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass79,692 miles (+914)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    79,692 miles
    Test number
    444201250895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,778 miles (+1,997)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    78,778 miles
    Test number
    321894262786
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass76,781 miles (+3,941)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    76,781 miles
    Test number
    916858449321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    72,840 miles
    Test number
    673133134067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail72,840 miles (+5,255)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,840 miles
    Test number
    508798275292
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass67,585 miles (+4,264)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    67,585 miles
    Test number
    387164139301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    63,321 miles
    Test number
    119693079364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail63,321 miles (+5,615)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,321 miles
    Test number
    405382871112
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass57,706 miles (+604)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    57,706 miles
    Test number
    246244241579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,102 miles (+5,059)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    57,102 miles
    Test number
    708785975114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,043 miles (+3,784)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    52,043 miles
    Test number
    925318564168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    48,259 miles
    Test number
    685388763143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 GEL

Does K18 GEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 GEL is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 GEL?
The MOT on K18 GEL is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 GEL done?
K18 GEL was recorded at 87,333 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 2,937 miles a year.
Has K18 GEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 GEL has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on K18 GEL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K18 GEL find?
K18 GEL passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 11 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 8 more.

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