2013 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · RF62 NSE
2013 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Feb 2013. Recorded mileage 67,437 miles. MOT valid until 05 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,437 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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RF62 NSE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2025
- 67,437 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF62 NSE 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 (RF62 NSE) between February 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
RF62 NSE Mileage History
- 22/02/202247,968 mi
- 20/02/202353,329 mi+5,361 mi
- 23/02/202456,854 mi+3,525 mi
- 09/10/202458,689 mi+1,835 mi
- 06/12/202567,437 mi+8,748 mi
Average of roughly 5,141 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra J
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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