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AV68 BYY

2018 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,009 mi
Last recorded75,009 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Astra40,165 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV68 BYY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 75,009 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 63,370 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 49,751 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 37,671 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 30,273 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber dust boot deteriorated and split.

Offside Front shock absorber dust boot deteriorated and split.

Fail 20 Dec 2021 30,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has open cut exposing ply/cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber dust boot deteriorated and split.

Offside Front shock absorber dust boot deteriorated and split.

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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AV68 BYY is a 2018 Vauxhall Astra in Red 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 AV68 BYY, 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 AV68 BYY registered?

AV68 BYY is a 2018 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2018.

Is AV68 BYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV68 BYY 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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