2018 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · CV18 NLU
2018 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 32,228 miles. MOT expired on 04 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,228 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CV18 NLU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/04/2025
- 32,228 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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CV18 NLU 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 (CV18 NLU) between May 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
CV18 NLU Mileage History
- 05/05/202216,040 mi
- 13/04/202321,206 mi+5,166 mi
- 03/05/202427,162 mi+5,956 mi
- 03/05/202427,162 mi
- 19/04/202532,228 mi+5,066 mi
Average of roughly 5,475 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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