2018 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Diesel · EX18 BZY
2018 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2018. Recorded mileage 106,492 miles. MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,492 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX18 BZY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 106,492 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX18 BZY 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 (EX18 BZY) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
EX18 BZY Mileage History
- 05/04/202487,093 mi
- 11/04/202487,301 mi+208 mi
- 09/04/202598,558 mi+11,257 mi
- 22/04/202598,791 mi+233 mi
- 20/04/2026106,492 mi+7,701 mi
Average of roughly 9,511 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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