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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,910 cc

V18 PPMMOT history

V18 PPM is a black diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 8 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 164,584 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

V18 PPM black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
164,584 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,205 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 PPM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
8 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 PPM was last recorded at 164,584 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 16,894 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Jun 2021: 81,967 miles, lower than 156,311 miles on 12 Jun 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
147,690 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
16,894 miles
Average per year
6,205 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 164,584 miles
  • 2024 – 147,690 miles
  • 2023 – 113,842 miles
  • 2022 – 98,175 miles
  • 2021 – 81,967 miles
  • 2020 – 156,311 miles
  • 2019 – 155,161 miles
  • 2018 – 141,824 miles
  • 2017 – 133,090 miles
  • 2015 – 115,788 miles
  • 2014 – 104,862 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,584 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,584 miles (+16,894)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    164,584 miles
    Test number
    555564257811
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass147,690 miles (+33,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    147,690 miles
    Test number
    216955586403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass113,842 miles (+15,667)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    113,842 miles
    Test number
    784034161398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass98,175 miles (+16,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    98,175 miles
    Test number
    222177881303
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass81,967 miles (-74,344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    81,967 miles
    Test number
    716168572582
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass156,311 miles (+1,150)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    156,311 miles
    Test number
    706010709602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass155,161 miles (+13,337)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    155,161 miles
    Test number
    926255426993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass141,824 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    141,824 miles
    Test number
    859084409038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail141,823 miles (+8,733)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,823 miles
    Test number
    837855449739
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass133,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    133,090 miles
    Test number
    214059162284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail133,090 miles (+17,302)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,090 miles
    Test number
    359439934784
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  12. Pass115,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    115,788 miles
    Test number
    241929674941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail115,788 miles (+10,926)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,788 miles
    Test number
    510269802661
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass104,862 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    104,862 miles
    Test number
    235355614383
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  15. Fail104,862 miles (+12,984)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,862 miles
    Test number
    986935714381
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  16. Pass91,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    91,878 miles
    Test number
    208876854055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V18 PPM

Does V18 PPM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 PPM is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V18 PPM?
The MOT on V18 PPM is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V18 PPM done?
V18 PPM was recorded at 164,584 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 6,205 miles a year.
Has V18 PPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 PPM has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2018.
Has the mileage on V18 PPM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Jun 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V18 PPM find?
V18 PPM passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: front lower sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both back bush; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both back bush.

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