2018 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · FV18 KKJ
2018 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 12 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 27,431 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,431 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV18 KKJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2025
- 27,431 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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FV18 KKJ 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 (FV18 KKJ) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FV18 KKJ Mileage History
- 13/09/202211,530 mi
- 06/09/202316,739 mi+5,209 mi
- 17/09/202421,233 mi+4,494 mi
- 17/09/202421,233 mi
- 09/09/202527,431 mi+6,198 mi
Average of roughly 5,319 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra K
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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