2018 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · 212 DYE
2018 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 71,117 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2018
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,117 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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212 DYE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 71,117 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
212 DYE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Vauxhall Astra (212 DYE) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
212 DYE Mileage History
- 27/06/202360,992 mi
- 20/06/202466,855 mi+5,863 mi
- 16/06/202569,765 mi+2,910 mi
- 23/06/202671,117 mi+1,352 mi
- 23/06/202671,117 mi
Average of roughly 3,386 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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