2013 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · GX13 MDV
2013 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 48,983 miles. MOT expired on 13 Apr 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,983 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.
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GX13 MDV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2024
- 48,983 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
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GX13 MDV 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 (GX13 MDV) between January 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 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.
GX13 MDV Mileage History
- 19/01/202246,838 mi
- 05/01/202347,771 mi+933 mi
- 02/01/202448,847 mi+1,076 mi
- 15/04/202448,983 mi+136 mi
Average of roughly 959 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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