2013 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · SK63 VFW
2013 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 121,722 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,722 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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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SK63 VFW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 121,722 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
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SK63 VFW 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 (SK63 VFW) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2026 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: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
SK63 VFW Mileage History
- 17/07/202498,228 mi
- 18/07/202498,228 mi
- 07/07/2025106,137 mi+7,909 mi
- 09/07/2025106,137 mi
- 22/07/2026121,722 mi+15,585 mi
Average of roughly 11,675 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra J
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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