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Vauxhall Astra

Beige · Petrol · 2007 · 1,796 cc

V18 MRLMOT history

V18 MRL is a beige petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 4 Jun 2007. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 57,481 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2025.

V18 MRL beige Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Mar 2026
Mileage
57,481 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2025
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,556 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 MRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
4 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 MRL was last recorded at 57,481 miles on 14 Mar 2025, 1,990 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,491 miles · 19 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
1,990 miles
Average per year
2,556 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 57,481 miles
  • 2024 – 55,491 miles
  • 2022 – 55,187 miles
  • 2021 – 53,305 miles
  • 2020 – 51,117 miles
  • 2019 – 44,549 miles
  • 2018 – 43,860 miles
  • 2017 – 42,594 miles
  • 2016 – 41,389 miles
  • 2015 – 38,938 miles
  • 2013 – 35,414 miles
  • 2012 – 32,318 miles
  • 2011 – 25,502 miles
  • 2010 – 19,842 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,481 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    57,481 miles
    Test number
    786682283345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail57,481 miles (+1,990)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,481 miles
    Test number
    876289907774
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass55,491 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    55,491 miles
    Test number
    932398983680
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in under seal

  4. Fail55,490 miles (+303)3 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,490 miles
    Test number
    781995943153
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass55,187 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    55,187 miles
    Test number
    411231794343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail55,187 miles (+1,882)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,187 miles
    Test number
    739915025537
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy combo (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy combo (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass53,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    53,305 miles
    Test number
    380510471706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail53,305 miles (+2,188)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,305 miles
    Test number
    118558025467
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass51,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    51,117 miles
    Test number
    501485238066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail51,117 miles (+6,568)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,117 miles
    Test number
    148794150692
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  11. Pass44,549 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    44,549 miles
    Test number
    510537381313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail44,549 miles (+689)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,549 miles
    Test number
    165203163562
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass43,860 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    43,860 miles
    Test number
    184624195259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail43,860 miles (+1,266)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,860 miles
    Test number
    778723795344
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass42,594 miles (+1,205)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    42,594 miles
    Test number
    445450747521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    41,389 miles
    Test number
    517558189890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail41,385 miles (+2,447)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,385 miles
    Test number
    948222857667
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass38,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    38,938 miles
    Test number
    578336775092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail38,938 miles (+3,524)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,938 miles
    Test number
    426376175056
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass35,414 miles (+3,096)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    35,414 miles
    Test number
    225783643354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,318 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    32,318 miles
    Test number
    816007012308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    32,254 miles
    Test number
    657510502313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail32,254 miles (+1,696)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,254 miles
    Test number
    429997892270
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass30,558 miles (+5,056)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    30,558 miles
    Test number
    337447352196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,502 miles (+5,660)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    25,502 miles
    Test number
    289410181136
    • NoteFRONT DISCS PITTED

  26. Pass19,842 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    19,842 miles
    Test number
    943963770112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V18 MRL

Does V18 MRL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V18 MRL expired on 18 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V18 MRL?
The MOT on V18 MRL expired on 18 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V18 MRL done?
V18 MRL was recorded at 57,481 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2025, an average of 2,556 miles a year.
Has V18 MRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 MRL has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on V18 MRL 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 V18 MRL find?
V18 MRL passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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