2013 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · RM04 FLO
2013 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Jan 2013. Recorded mileage 91,588 miles. MOT valid until 04 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,588 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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RM04 FLO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2026
- 91,588 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
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RM04 FLO 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 (RM04 FLO) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
RM04 FLO Mileage History
- 09/02/202359,009 mi
- 01/02/202465,753 mi+6,744 mi
- 22/11/202479,122 mi+13,369 mi
- 30/01/202691,581 mi+12,459 mi
- 05/02/202691,588 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 10,898 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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