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2018 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Diesel · RF68 AEA

RF68 AEA

2018 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2018. Recorded mileage 35,146 miles. MOT valid until 10/11/2026. Taxed until 01/05/2027.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin
2018 · Reading
MOT Status
Valid until 10/11/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/05/2027)
Recorded Mileage
35,146 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 10/11/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/05/2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2018
Engine
1598cc
Mechanical Assessment

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This Vauxhall Astra is in a stable roadworthy condition with a clean maintenance trend. The most recent MOT on 31 October 2025 at 35,146 miles passed without a single defect or advisory. This follows a similarly clean result on 11 November 2024, indicating the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that meets DVSA requirements without recurring mechanical failures. The vehicle has covered very low mileage for its age, averaging roughly 4,393 miles per year. Between November 2024 and October 2025, the odometer increased by 6,019 miles. This suggests consistent, light usage rather than long periods of standing, which reduces the likelihood of seized calipers or perished rubber seals often found in low-mileage examples. The record shows a failure on 6 November 2024 at 29,125 miles, though the data lists no specific defects for that failure. The car passed five days later at 29,127 miles, suggesting a minor issue was rectified quickly. Because the history is devoid of advisories regarding suspension bushes, brake disc corrosion, or exhaust leaks, there are no chronic mechanical trends to worry about. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on consumables that degrade regardless of mileage. Check the tyre dates and tread depth, as low-mileage cars often run on old rubber that hardens over time. Inspect the brake fluid condition and check for any surface corrosion on the underbody, as light use can sometimes mask a lack of comprehensive preventative servicing.

RF68 AEA Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
  • 35,146 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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ULEZ Compliant
Euro 6W

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RF68 AEA Mileage History

  1. 06/11/202429,125 mi
  2. 11/11/202429,127 mi+2 mi
  3. 31/10/202535,146 mi+6,019 mi

Average of roughly 6,127 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

RF68 AEA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Sept 2026, 12:27
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Vauxhall Astra (RF68 AEA) between November 2024 and October 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 31 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2 Bulges in inner and outer si”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.

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