2018 VAUXHALL — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- VAUXHALL
- Year
- 2018
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 4 March 2027 (263 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 24,034 mi
AI verdict BUY 71/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2018 Vauxhall has 8 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 24,034 miles. While there were initial issues with anti-roll bar linkages and tyres, these were promptly addressed and resolved.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 8,146 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and shows normal usage for its age.
Things to check
- Feb 2021: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage advisory escalated to MAJOR failure by Feb 2022.
- Feb 2021: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage advisory also escalated to MAJOR failure by Feb 2022.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Consistent mileage averaging 8,146 miles/year, well below UK average for its age.
- All major failures (engine, steering) were immediately rectified and passed subsequent MOTs.
- No DANGEROUS defects recorded; all failures were addressed promptly.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 6/8 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | PASS | 24,034 mi |
ADVISORY Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Feb 2022 | FAIL | 28,896 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Feb 2022 | PASS | 28,896 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Mar 2023 | PASS | 39,881 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2024 | PASS | 48,952 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2025 | FAIL | 59,241 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +cracking (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +cracking (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Feb 2025 | PASS | 59,241 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +cracking (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +cracking (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Mar 2026 | PASS | 66,578 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
About this page
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