2018 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Diesel · S7 FRU
2018 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, diesel). First registered 21 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 59,917 miles. MOT valid until 06 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,917 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S7 FRU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2026
- 59,917 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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S7 FRU 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 (S7 FRU) between June 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
S7 FRU Mileage History
- 03/06/202351,724 mi
- 26/02/202451,758 mi+34 mi
- 07/03/202556,835 mi+5,077 mi
- 07/03/202556,835 mi
- 11/02/202659,917 mi+3,082 mi
Average of roughly 3,041 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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