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Vauxhall Astra

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

W18 WLPMOT history

W18 WLP is a silver petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 25 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 52,879 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

W18 WLP silver Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
52,879 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,878 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 WLP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 WLP was last recorded at 52,879 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 149 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
52,730 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
149 miles
Average per year
3,878 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,879 miles
  • 2025 – 52,730 miles
  • 2024 – 49,545 miles
  • 2023 – 47,098 miles
  • 2021 – 41,013 miles
  • 2020 – 35,650 miles
  • 2018 – 29,988 miles
  • 2017 – 22,179 miles
  • 2016 – 18,044 miles
  • 2015 – 11,642 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,879 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 20 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,879 miles (+149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    52,879 miles
    Test number
    284264028556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass52,730 miles (+3,185)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    52,730 miles
    Test number
    856142024701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass49,545 miles (+2,447)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    49,545 miles
    Test number
    235675919270
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass47,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    47,098 miles
    Test number
    620904594500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail47,096 miles (+6,083)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,096 miles
    Test number
    606045158423
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass41,013 miles (+5,363)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    41,013 miles
    Test number
    380976127177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass35,650 miles (+5,662)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    35,650 miles
    Test number
    959209618269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass29,988 miles (+7,809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    29,988 miles
    Test number
    937814856870
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass22,179 miles (+4,135)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    22,179 miles
    Test number
    712948649457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass18,044 miles (+6,402)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    18,044 miles
    Test number
    704227858812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass11,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    11,642 miles
    Test number
    459920845156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W18 WLP

Does W18 WLP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 WLP is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on W18 WLP?
The MOT on W18 WLP is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W18 WLP done?
W18 WLP was recorded at 52,879 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 3,878 miles a year.
Has W18 WLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 WLP has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on W18 WLP 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 WLP find?
W18 WLP passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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