2018 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DS68 MGE
2018 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Nov 2018. Recorded mileage 46,405 miles. MOT valid until 13 Nov 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,405 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
DS68 MGE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2026
- 46,405 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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DS68 MGE 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 (DS68 MGE) between November 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 October 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: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
DS68 MGE Mileage History
- 08/11/202328,832 mi
- 07/11/202434,684 mi+5,852 mi
- 07/11/202434,684 mi
- 03/11/202540,187 mi+5,503 mi
- 15/10/202646,405 mi+6,218 mi
Average of roughly 5,988 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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