2013 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · EL03 ESL
2013 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Dec 2013. Recorded mileage 100,866 miles. MOT expired on 12 Dec 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,866 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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.
EL03 ESL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/12/2024
- 100,866 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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EL03 ESL Mileage History
- 13/07/202286,311 mi
- 09/09/202392,241 mi+5,930 mi
- 13/12/2024100,866 mi+8,625 mi
- 13/12/2024100,866 mi
Average of roughly 6,015 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
EL03 ESL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Vauxhall Astra (EL03 ESL) between July 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 December 2024 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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