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MW68 BXU

2019 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,601 mi
Last recorded126,601 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2019 Vauxhall Astra34,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW68 BXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2019
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 126,601 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2026 126,591 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 112,853 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside mirror cover missing

Fail 30 Jun 2025 112,853 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside mirror cover missing

Pass 24 Jun 2024 70,007 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 40,619 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 32,904 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 32,904 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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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MW68 BXU is a 2019 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2019 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 34,822 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 MW68 BXU, 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 7 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MW68 BXU registered?

MW68 BXU is a 2019 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 January 2019.

Is MW68 BXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW68 BXU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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