2013 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · BU13 DFE
2013 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 37,623 miles. MOT valid until 03 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,623 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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BU13 DFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 37,623 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU13 DFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Vauxhall Astra (BU13 DFE) between February 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
BU13 DFE Mileage History
- 25/02/202233,348 mi
- 24/02/202334,213 mi+865 mi
- 23/02/202435,377 mi+1,164 mi
- 27/02/202536,535 mi+1,158 mi
- 27/02/202637,623 mi+1,088 mi
Average of roughly 1,067 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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