2018 Vauxhall Astra 1.0L Petrol · NA18 EWX
2018 Vauxhall Astra (1.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 33,396 miles. MOT expired on 08 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,396 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NA18 EWX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2025
- 33,396 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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NA18 EWX 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 (NA18 EWX) between July 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
NA18 EWX Mileage History
- 12/07/202218,200 mi
- 02/08/202324,806 mi+6,606 mi
- 02/08/202324,806 mi
- 08/08/202429,583 mi+4,777 mi
- 07/08/202533,396 mi+3,813 mi
Average of roughly 4,948 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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