2018 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Diesel · RF68 AEK

The 2018 Vauxhall Astra holds a valid roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent DVSA test on 7 January 2026 at 74,623 miles recording a pass and no defects. The preceding examination on 24 January 2025 at 60,501 miles also returned a clean pass with no advisories. This consecutive clean history shows no worsening mechanical faults or recurring defects across the documented interval. Mileage data relative to the vehicle's eight-year lifespan shows a lifetime average near 9,300 miles per year, yet the official record supplies only the two latest annual tests. Between the January 2025 and January 2026 inspections the odometer advanced 14,122 miles, an annualised rate above the long-term mean and indicating moderate-high usage in that twelve-month span. Earlier accumulation remains unverified, leaving pre-2025 owner care patterns outside this dataset. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of typical wear components despite the absence of tester flags. At 74,623 miles, suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc wear demand physical measurement. In the 7 January 2026 test the examiner noted no corrosion or structural integrity concerns, but underside rust, exhaust emissions, and tyre tread depth warrant visual confirmation. The clean consecutive passes suggest the recent keeper maintained basic compliance, though the sparse record limits conclusions on earlier mechanical stewardship.