2018 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Diesel · BF18 XWL
2018 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, diesel). First registered 09 Apr 2018. Recorded mileage 79,146 miles. MOT expired on 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,146 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF18 XWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 79,146 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BF18 XWL MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Vauxhall Astra (BF18 XWL) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BF18 XWL Mileage History
- 02/11/202258,440 mi
- 02/11/202258,440 mi
- 30/10/202365,804 mi+7,364 mi
- 16/10/202471,666 mi+5,862 mi
- 29/10/202579,146 mi+7,480 mi
Average of roughly 6,925 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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