2013 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · R16 KAU
2013 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 78,612 miles. MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,612 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- 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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R16 KAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2026
- 78,612 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R16 KAU 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 (R16 KAU) between October 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
R16 KAU Mileage History
- 31/10/202251,942 mi
- 17/09/202363,556 mi+11,614 mi
- 04/09/202466,912 mi+3,356 mi
- 27/08/202572,535 mi+5,623 mi
- 28/08/202678,612 mi+6,077 mi
Average of roughly 6,973 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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