2018 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · BV68 KMA
2018 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 12 Dec 2018. Recorded mileage 54,124 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,124 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV68 KMA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 54,124 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BV68 KMA MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Vauxhall Astra (BV68 KMA) between December 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
BV68 KMA Mileage History
- 01/12/202117,479 mi
- 30/11/202225,198 mi+7,719 mi
- 05/12/202334,920 mi+9,722 mi
- 27/11/202444,743 mi+9,823 mi
- 09/10/202554,124 mi+9,381 mi
Average of roughly 9,505 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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