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Vauxhall Astra

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,998 cc

W18 SEEMOT history

W18 SEE is a red petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 97,821 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2026.

W18 SEE red Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 May 2027
Mileage
97,821 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,919 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 SEE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 May 2027
Latest MOT test
16 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 SEE was last recorded at 97,821 miles on 16 May 2026, 1,209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,612 miles · 15 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,209 miles
Average per year
4,919 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,821 miles
  • 2025 – 96,612 miles
  • 2024 – 93,313 miles
  • 2021 – 89,544 miles
  • 2020 – 88,815 miles
  • 2019 – 85,905 miles
  • 2018 – 77,566 miles
  • 2017 – 73,775 miles
  • 2016 – 68,106 miles
  • 2015 – 61,531 miles
  • 2014 – 53,289 miles
  • 2013 – 46,178 miles
  • 2012 – 35,886 miles
  • 2011 – 27,996 miles
  • 2010 – 18,689 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,821 miles
  • AdvisorySlight play in rack

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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,821 miles (+1,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2027
    Odometer
    97,821 miles
    Test number
    766777925875
    • AdvisorySlight play in rack

  2. Pass96,612 miles (+3,299)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    96,612 miles
    Test number
    370907051866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass93,313 miles (+35)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    93,313 miles
    Test number
    253692843684
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail93,278 miles (+3,734)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,278 miles
    Test number
    795900423694
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass89,544 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    89,544 miles
    Test number
    713165243752
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail89,544 miles (+729)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,544 miles
    Test number
    690544694489
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft badly damaged (6.1.7 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass88,815 miles (+31)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2021
    Odometer
    88,815 miles
    Test number
    362143819542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail88,784 miles (+2,879)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,784 miles
    Test number
    774993080225
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated back (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass85,905 miles (+8,339)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    85,905 miles
    Test number
    905945115272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass77,566 miles (+3,791)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    77,566 miles
    Test number
    403953276133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,775 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    73,775 miles
    Test number
    494554264566
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryAir box missing
    • AdvisoryAll discs worn and pitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s rear coil spring corroded

  12. Fail73,775 miles (+11)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,775 miles
    Test number
    935682759620
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAir box missing
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  13. Fail73,764 miles (+5,658)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,764 miles
    Test number
    335058960650
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAir box missing
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  14. Pass68,106 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    68,106 miles
    Test number
    381661975550
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

  15. Fail68,105 miles (+6,574)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,105 miles
    Test number
    268200967967
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass61,531 miles (+8,242)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    61,531 miles
    Test number
    797100285003
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/f wiper blade leaving slight mark on screen, clearing ok.
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass53,289 miles (+7,111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    53,289 miles
    Test number
    177544904155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail46,178 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,178 miles
    Test number
    375660103146
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass46,178 miles (+10,292)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    46,178 miles
    Test number
    795860303106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,886 miles (+7,890)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    35,886 miles
    Test number
    715521602168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,996 miles (+9,307)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    27,996 miles
    Test number
    255806291024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,689 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    18,689 miles
    Test number
    274484500178
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded

Questions about W18 SEE

Does W18 SEE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 SEE is valid until 15 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on W18 SEE?
The MOT on W18 SEE is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W18 SEE done?
W18 SEE was recorded at 97,821 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2026, an average of 4,919 miles a year.
Has W18 SEE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 SEE has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on W18 SEE 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 SEE find?
W18 SEE passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2026 with 1 advisory: slight play in rack.

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