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AE68 YPC

2018 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,405 mi
Last recorded85,405 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Astra40,165 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE68 YPC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 85,405 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 69,649 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 59,796 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 59,796 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 51,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 43,049 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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AE68 YPC is a 2018 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 40,165 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE68 YPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 8 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of AE68 YPC?

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What year was AE68 YPC registered?

AE68 YPC is a 2018 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 October 2018.

Is AE68 YPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE68 YPC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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