2018 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · KV68 HFM
2018 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 06 Dec 2018. Recorded mileage 68,131 miles. MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,131 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KV68 HFM Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 68,131 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KV68 HFM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Vauxhall Astra (KV68 HFM) between September 2021 and August 2026.
The record contains 6 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
KV68 HFM Mileage History
- 09/09/202132,675 mi
- 08/09/202242,053 mi+9,378 mi
- 12/09/202348,299 mi+6,246 mi
- 17/10/202455,350 mi+7,051 mi
- 02/09/202561,147 mi+5,797 mi
- 26/08/202668,131 mi+6,984 mi
Average of roughly 7,148 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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