2013 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DG63 CWO
2013 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 102,765 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,765 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
DG63 CWO Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2026
- 102,765 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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DG63 CWO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Vauxhall Astra (DG63 CWO) between August 2016 and June 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
DG63 CWO Mileage History
- 01/08/201631,758 mi
- 17/07/201741,494 mi+9,736 mi
- 12/07/201850,853 mi+9,359 mi
- 25/06/201960,327 mi+9,474 mi
- 25/06/202066,760 mi+6,433 mi
- 11/06/202171,279 mi+4,519 mi
- 10/06/202278,992 mi+7,713 mi
- 15/06/202386,664 mi+7,672 mi
- 15/06/202386,664 mi
- 14/06/202493,540 mi+6,876 mi
- 14/06/202493,544 mi+4 mi
- 04/07/202598,478 mi+4,934 mi
- 22/06/2026102,765 mi+4,287 mi
Average of roughly 7,180 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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