2018 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Petrol · JR68 VXR
2018 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 40,251 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2018
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,251 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JR68 VXR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 40,251 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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JR68 VXR 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 (JR68 VXR) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
JR68 VXR Mileage History
- 06/10/202225,169 mi
- 05/10/202330,458 mi+5,289 mi
- 26/09/202435,721 mi+5,263 mi
- 15/10/202540,247 mi+4,526 mi
- 16/10/202540,251 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 4,980 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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