2013 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · RK63 AKJ
2013 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 124,040 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,040 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK63 AKJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/03/2026
- 124,040 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
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RK63 AKJ MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Vauxhall Astra (RK63 AKJ) between December 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
RK63 AKJ Mileage History
- 07/12/2023114,668 mi
- 16/12/2023114,673 mi+5 mi
- 15/01/2025120,946 mi+6,273 mi
- 18/01/2025120,949 mi+3 mi
- 18/03/2026124,040 mi+3,091 mi
Average of roughly 4,114 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra J
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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