2013 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · J29 RDY
2013 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 97,874 miles. MOT expired on 22 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2013
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,874 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J29 RDY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2025
- 97,874 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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J29 RDY MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Vauxhall Astra (J29 RDY) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
J29 RDY Mileage History
- 17/08/202266,920 mi
- 16/08/202378,066 mi+11,146 mi
- 16/08/202378,066 mi
- 05/08/202490,165 mi+12,099 mi
- 07/08/202597,874 mi+7,709 mi
Average of roughly 10,411 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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