2018 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · AL58 ESH
2018 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 18 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 48,345 miles. MOT valid until 03 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,345 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AL58 ESH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 48,345 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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AL58 ESH 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 (AL58 ESH) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 July 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225.45.17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
AL58 ESH Mileage History
- 02/08/202324,762 mi
- 02/08/202429,584 mi+4,822 mi
- 05/08/202429,630 mi+46 mi
- 30/07/202539,359 mi+9,729 mi
- 29/07/202648,345 mi+8,986 mi
Average of roughly 7,889 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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