2013 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · KU13 LDV
2013 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 11 Jun 2013. MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- 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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KU13 LDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2026
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
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KU13 LDV 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 (KU13 LDV) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 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 (10 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 with an unsafe modification upside down (5.3.1 (d) (i))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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