2013 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · LK13 RVJ
2013 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 87,098 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jun 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,098 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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LK13 RVJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2023
- 87,098 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
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LK13 RVJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Vauxhall Astra (LK13 RVJ) between June 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
LK13 RVJ Mileage History
- 18/06/202258,502 mi
- 17/06/202387,098 mi+28,596 mi
Average of roughly 28,687 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra J
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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