No, M218 BTU is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for M218 BTU?

The MOT for M218 BTU is valid and due for renewal on or before 19 April 2008.

What is the recorded mileage of M218 BTU?

The recorded mileage for M218 BTU is 192,949 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is M218 BTU ULEZ compliant?

No, M218 BTU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1995 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · M218 BTU

M218 BTU

1995 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/01/2000. Recorded mileage 192,949 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin: 1995 · Manchester
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 19/04/2008
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 192,949 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 1.7L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 19/04/2008

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 192,949 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1995
Engine: 1700cc

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M218 BTU Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 09/04/2008
192,949 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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M218 BTU Mileage History

20/04/2006152,995 mi
20/04/2006152,995 mi
13/04/2007172,170 mi+19,175 mi
09/04/2008192,949 mi+20,779 mi

Average of roughly 20,269 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

M218 BTU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 19:13

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Vauxhall Astra (M218 BTU) between April 2006 and April 2008.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 09 April 2008 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”; “Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)”; “Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.

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