2018 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Diesel · WV18 FVZ
2018 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, diesel). First registered 27 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 49,215 miles. MOT expired on 14 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,215 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WV18 FVZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2024
- 49,215 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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WV18 FVZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Vauxhall Astra (WV18 FVZ) between June 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WV18 FVZ Mileage History
- 23/06/202231,662 mi
- 23/06/202231,662 mi
- 08/06/202340,333 mi+8,671 mi
- 15/05/202449,215 mi+8,882 mi
Average of roughly 9,263 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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