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AK68 BJE

2018 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,633 mi
Last recorded85,633 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Astra40,165 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK68 BJE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 85,633 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 72,784 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm center (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 59,437 miles

Front Lower Engine and gearbox plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2022 46,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edges

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 35,219 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 35,219 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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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AK68 BJE is a 2018 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,399cc petrol 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 AK68 BJE, 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 AK68 BJE registered?

AK68 BJE is a 2018 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 November 2018.

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