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AF68 VPU

2018 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,394 mi
Last recorded43,394 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Astra40,165 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF68 VPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 43,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges / in tread cuts not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges /in tread /cuts not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges/in tread /cuts not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges /in tread /cuts not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 43,374 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges / in tread cuts not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges /in tread /cuts not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges/in tread /cuts not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges /in tread /cuts not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 39,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 39,545 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 29,142 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 20,395 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 12,353 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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AF68 VPU is a 2018 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF68 VPU, 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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What year was AF68 VPU registered?

AF68 VPU is a 2018 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 October 2018.

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