2018 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Diesel · KY18 WBE
2018 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, diesel). First registered 08 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 156,123 miles. MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,123 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KY18 WBE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2026
- 156,123 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KY18 WBE 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 (KY18 WBE) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KY18 WBE Mileage History
- 16/03/202274,523 mi
- 03/04/2023109,910 mi+35,387 mi
- 03/04/2023109,910 mi
- 02/04/2024144,223 mi+34,313 mi
- 14/03/2026156,123 mi+11,900 mi
Average of roughly 20,426 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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