2018 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · DU68 UPJ
2018 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Dec 2018. Recorded mileage 36,621 miles. MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,621 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU68 UPJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2025
- 36,621 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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DU68 UPJ MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Vauxhall Astra (DU68 UPJ) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DU68 UPJ Mileage History
- 09/08/202221,308 mi
- 07/08/202326,101 mi+4,793 mi
- 06/08/202433,655 mi+7,554 mi
- 06/08/202433,655 mi
- 14/08/202536,621 mi+2,966 mi
Average of roughly 5,079 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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