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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Petrol · 2017 · 1,399 cc

W18 LJSMOT history

W18 LJS is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 26 Sept 2017. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 78,251 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

W18 LJS black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
78,251 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,482 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 LJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,399 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
26 Sept 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 LJS was last recorded at 78,251 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 96 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,155 miles · 19 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
96 miles
Average per year
6,482 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,251 miles
  • 2025 – 71,295 miles
  • 2024 – 63,571 miles
  • 2023 – 56,303 miles
  • 2022 – 49,599 miles
  • 2021 – 43,961 miles
  • 2020 – 39,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,251 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH SLIGHT SMEAR (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ABOUT 75-80% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 16 Sept 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,251 miles (+96)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    78,251 miles
    Test number
    885404104837
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH SLIGHT SMEAR (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ABOUT 75-80% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail78,155 miles (+6,860)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,155 miles
    Test number
    919590809844
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH SLIGHT SMEAR (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ABOUT 75-80% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass71,295 miles (+7,724)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    71,295 miles
    Test number
    201305599268
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass63,571 miles (+7,268)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    63,571 miles
    Test number
    127869942949
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass56,303 miles (+6,704)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    56,303 miles
    Test number
    190519964958
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded/swollen underneath the protective coating. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak from the sump plug. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass49,599 miles (+5,638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    49,599 miles
    Test number
    911199531834
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Pass43,961 miles (+4,717)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    43,961 miles
    Test number
    641868844650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass39,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    39,244 miles
    Test number
    703559962574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W18 LJS

Does W18 LJS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 LJS is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on W18 LJS?
The MOT on W18 LJS is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W18 LJS done?
W18 LJS was recorded at 78,251 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 6,482 miles a year.
Has W18 LJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 LJS has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on W18 LJS 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 W18 LJS find?
W18 LJS passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective both slight smear; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin about 75-80% worn, and 1 more.

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