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Vauxhall Astra

White · Diesel · 2007 · 1,686 cc

X18 TOWMOT history

X18 TOW is a white diesel Vauxhall Astra first used on 19 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 125,892 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

X18 TOW white Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
125,892 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,521 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X18 TOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,686 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
19 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X18 TOW was last recorded at 125,892 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 1,128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Mar 2016: 76,230 miles, lower than 76,235 miles on 8 Mar 2016.

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
124,764 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,128 miles
Average per year
6,521 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,892 miles
  • 2025 – 124,764 miles
  • 2024 – 124,430 miles
  • 2023 – 118,855 miles
  • 2022 – 111,377 miles
  • 2021 – 104,022 miles
  • 2020 – 97,660 miles
  • 2019 – 89,056 miles
  • 2018 – 83,625 miles
  • 2017 – 79,225 miles
  • 2016 – 76,230 miles
  • 2015 – 74,968 miles
  • 2014 – 74,897 miles
  • 2013 – 74,897 miles
  • 2012 – 60,410 miles
  • 2011 – 40,920 miles
  • 2010 – 23,865 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,892 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Demister fan not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 24 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    125,892 miles
    Test number
    290213919042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail125,892 miles (+1,128)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,892 miles
    Test number
    624046829403
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass124,764 miles (+334)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    124,764 miles
    Test number
    824212266162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass124,430 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    124,430 miles
    Test number
    352372782991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail124,429 miles (+5,574)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,429 miles
    Test number
    782125207639
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass118,855 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    118,855 miles
    Test number
    784558424191
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail118,855 miles (+7,478)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,855 miles
    Test number
    478119108908
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass111,377 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    111,377 miles
    Test number
    202784497067
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail111,377 miles (+7,355)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,377 miles
    Test number
    647795901660
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass104,022 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    104,022 miles
    Test number
    680268137919
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDemister fan not working

  11. Fail104,022 miles (+6,362)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,022 miles
    Test number
    228999206933
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDemister fan not working

  12. Pass97,660 miles (+8,604)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    97,660 miles
    Test number
    812040235678
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass89,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,056 miles
    Test number
    463938767133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail89,056 miles (+5,431)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,056 miles
    Test number
    762178058112
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine warning lamp illuminated

  15. Pass83,625 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    83,625 miles
    Test number
    813954631466
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothfront (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail83,625 miles (+4,400)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,625 miles
    Test number
    346879265158
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothfront (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass79,225 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    79,225 miles
    Test number
    370957685992
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail79,225 miles (+2,995)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,225 miles
    Test number
    309559615045
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass76,230 miles (-5)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    76,230 miles
    Test number
    440559440074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail76,235 miles (+1,267)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,235 miles
    Test number
    176673152189
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking on engine (7.2.3)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine warning lamp on dash
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  21. Pass74,968 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    74,968 miles
    Test number
    327962385007
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail74,963 miles (+66)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,963 miles
    Test number
    186952985067
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass74,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    74,897 miles
    Test number
    789377614097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail74,897 miles (+14,487)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,897 miles
    Test number
    377369933390
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass60,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    60,410 miles
    Test number
    428381662246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail60,410 miles (+19,490)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,410 miles
    Test number
    528801862235
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  27. Pass40,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    40,920 miles
    Test number
    228642361211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail40,920 miles (+17,055)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,920 miles
    Test number
    407982461289
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  29. Pass23,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    23,865 miles
    Test number
    592026630256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X18 TOW

Does X18 TOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X18 TOW is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X18 TOW?
The MOT on X18 TOW is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X18 TOW done?
X18 TOW was recorded at 125,892 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 6,521 miles a year.
Has X18 TOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X18 TOW has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on X18 TOW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Mar 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X18 TOW find?
X18 TOW passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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