2013 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · VA62 TFU
2013 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2013. Recorded mileage 110,788 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,788 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VA62 TFU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2025
- 110,788 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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VA62 TFU 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 (VA62 TFU) between July 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
VA62 TFU Mileage History
- 01/07/202390,927 mi
- 06/07/202391,046 mi+119 mi
- 21/06/2024101,498 mi+10,452 mi
- 23/06/2025110,734 mi+9,236 mi
- 27/06/2025110,788 mi+54 mi
Average of roughly 9,978 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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