2018 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Diesel · AE68 YPN
2018 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 67,816 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,816 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE68 YPN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/09/2025
- 67,816 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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AE68 YPN MOT History
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 2018 Vauxhall Astra (AE68 YPN) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
AE68 YPN Mileage History
- 06/09/202231,464 mi
- 15/09/202341,956 mi+10,492 mi
- 23/09/202455,521 mi+13,565 mi
- 23/09/202567,816 mi+12,295 mi
Average of roughly 11,928 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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