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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2010 · 1,598 cc

S18 AREMOT history

S18 ARE is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 25 Aug 2010. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 144,149 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

S18 ARE silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
144,149 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,069 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 ARE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
25 Aug 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 ARE was last recorded at 144,149 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 4,301 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,848 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,301 miles
Average per year
9,069 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,149 miles
  • 2025 – 139,848 miles
  • 2024 – 135,298 miles
  • 2023 – 131,202 miles
  • 2022 – 129,544 miles
  • 2021 – 123,854 miles
  • 2020 – 118,100 miles
  • 2019 – 108,636 miles
  • 2018 – 91,807 miles
  • 2017 – 80,324 miles
  • 2016 – 69,539 miles
  • 2015 – 48,300 miles
  • 2014 – 34,214 miles
  • 2013 – 26,013 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,149 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back cox cracked at weld

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,149 miles (+4,301)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    144,149 miles
    Test number
    949435715612
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass139,848 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    139,848 miles
    Test number
    595824610659
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back cox cracked at weld (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail139,848 miles (+4,550)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,848 miles
    Test number
    409962112776
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back cox cracked at weld (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass135,298 miles (+4,096)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    135,298 miles
    Test number
    701867651922
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass131,202 miles (+1,658)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    131,202 miles
    Test number
    785918407768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass129,544 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    129,544 miles
    Test number
    440195103980
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail129,544 miles (+5,690)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,544 miles
    Test number
    921198189857
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass123,854 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    123,854 miles
    Test number
    773614242622
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail123,854 miles (+5,754)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,854 miles
    Test number
    229157642147
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark on minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak coolant level low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge void of tread . close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass118,100 miles (+9,464)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    118,100 miles
    Test number
    820422567963
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryUnder components corroded

  11. Pass108,636 miles (+16,829)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    108,636 miles
    Test number
    774902385896
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass91,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    91,807 miles
    Test number
    273569862372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail91,807 miles (+11,483)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,807 miles
    Test number
    107843751606
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass80,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    80,324 miles
    Test number
    465756281017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail80,324 miles (+10,785)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,324 miles
    Test number
    827093780611
    • FailureCoil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both rear (2.4.C.1b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass69,539 miles (+21,239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    69,539 miles
    Test number
    985724720482
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  17. Pass48,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    48,300 miles
    Test number
    393967952605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail48,299 miles (+14,085)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,299 miles
    Test number
    513842071366
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass34,214 miles (+8,201)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    34,214 miles
    Test number
    559817134209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,013 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    26,013 miles
    Test number
    916165243205
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail26,009 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,009 miles
    Test number
    295603043297
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about S18 ARE

Does S18 ARE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 ARE is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 ARE?
The MOT on S18 ARE is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 ARE done?
S18 ARE was recorded at 144,149 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 9,069 miles a year.
Has S18 ARE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 ARE has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S18 ARE 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 S18 ARE find?
S18 ARE passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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