2013 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · NK63 WZS
2013 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 117,217 miles. MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,217 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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NK63 WZS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
- 117,217 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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NK63 WZS 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 (NK63 WZS) between August 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 November 2025 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 (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
NK63 WZS Mileage History
- 31/08/202397,669 mi
- 12/09/202397,716 mi+47 mi
- 30/08/2024105,793 mi+8,077 mi
- 03/09/2024105,804 mi+11 mi
- 27/11/2025117,217 mi+11,413 mi
Average of roughly 8,719 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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