2013 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · DS52 AMS
2013 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Nov 2013. Recorded mileage 74,250 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,250 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS52 AMS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
- 74,250 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS52 AMS 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 (DS52 AMS) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
DS52 AMS Mileage History
- 13/10/202269,850 mi
- 11/10/202371,444 mi+1,594 mi
- 29/10/202472,776 mi+1,332 mi
- 17/09/202574,250 mi+1,474 mi
- 17/09/202574,250 mi
Average of roughly 1,502 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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