2013 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · DU63 WGV
2013 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 59,353 miles. MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,353 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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.
DU63 WGV Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2026
- 59,353 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU63 WGV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Vauxhall Astra (DU63 WGV) between August 2016 and August 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
DU63 WGV Mileage History
- 13/08/201622,410 mi
- 19/08/201725,739 mi+3,329 mi
- 30/08/201828,089 mi+2,350 mi
- 24/08/201930,416 mi+2,327 mi
- 24/08/201930,416 mi
- 07/08/202032,281 mi+1,865 mi
- 07/08/202032,281 mi
- 12/08/202136,838 mi+4,557 mi
- 13/08/202240,970 mi+4,132 mi
- 23/08/202345,260 mi+4,290 mi
- 03/08/202450,290 mi+5,030 mi
- 05/08/202450,299 mi+9 mi
- 16/08/202555,595 mi+5,296 mi
- 15/08/202659,353 mi+3,758 mi
Average of roughly 3,693 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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