2013 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · SP63 NLC
2013 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 145,366 miles. MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,366 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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SP63 NLC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 145,366 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP63 NLC 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 (SP63 NLC) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 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: Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. seat adjustment not working ”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
SP63 NLC Mileage History
- 17/10/2023137,980 mi
- 18/10/2023137,980 mi
- 31/10/2024141,482 mi+3,502 mi
- 17/11/2025145,366 mi+3,884 mi
- 20/11/2025145,366 mi
Average of roughly 3,527 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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