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2018 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · VU68 DFY

VU68 DFY

2018 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 38,885 miles. MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin
2018 · Worcester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 26 Sept 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
38,885 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 26 Sept 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2018
Engine
1598cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle is in an exceptional state of roadworthiness with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT on 5 September 2025 at 38,885 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes dating back to 2021, indicating a car that has been kept in peak mechanical condition. The mileage is notably low for an eight year old vehicle, averaging roughly 4,861 miles per year. The accumulation has been steady, moving from 12,797 miles in September 2021 to 38,885 miles by September 2025. There are no erratic jumps in mileage that would suggest commercial use or periods of extreme neglect. The absence of any advisories over five consecutive years is rare. The tester flagged no issues with brake discs, suspension bushes, or exhaust emissions across the entire recorded history. There is no evidence of structural corrosion or recurring mechanical failures, which suggests a disciplined approach to preventative maintenance by the previous owners. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components that degrade regardless of mileage. Low-use vehicles often suffer from perished tyre rubber or seized brake calipers due to inactivity. Check the date codes on the tyres and ensure the brake pedals feel firm and responsive. Beyond these consumables, the DVSA data suggests a mechanically sound vehicle with no systemic faults.
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VU68 DFY Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
  • 38,885 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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VU68 DFY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Vauxhall Astra (VU68 DFY) between September 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

VU68 DFY Mileage History

  1. 15/09/202221,699 mi
  2. 15/09/202329,212 mi+7,513 mi
  3. 03/09/202435,380 mi+6,168 mi
  4. 05/09/202538,885 mi+3,505 mi

Average of roughly 5,782 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
63
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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