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
- PETROL
- Colour
- BLUE
- Engine
- 1398 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 28 March 2027 (287 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 20,313 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 51/100
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 20,313 miles. The extremely low annual mileage for its age also warrants careful consideration.
The vehicle shows very low annual mileage, averaging only 4,841 miles per year, which is significantly below the UK average of 8,000 miles per year.
Things to check
- Major failure: Rear Brakes imbalanced 37% on 2024-03-07.
- Recurring Tyre advisories: 12 advisories across 5 tests from 2021 to 2024.
- Recurring Steering advisories: 3 minor defects on 2024, 2025, and 2026.
- Major failure: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover on 2024-03-07.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2027-03-28, offering peace of mind for the next three years.
- No mileage discrepancies or signs of odometer fraud detected in the MOT history.
- All major failures (brakes, steering) were addressed and passed subsequent retests promptly.
- No recurring failures on critical safety systems like brakes or steering after initial fixes.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 6/8 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 20,313 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Mar 2022 | PASS | 25,046 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2023 | PASS | 28,756 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Mar 2024 | FAIL | 32,494 mi |
MAJOR Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Mar 2024 | PASS | 32,501 mi |
MINOR Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Mar 2025 | FAIL | 36,647 mi |
MINOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Mar 2025 | PASS | 36,652 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Mar 2026 | PASS | 39,690 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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About this page
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