2013 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · VE13 XMR
2013 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Aug 2013. Recorded mileage 95,166 miles. MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,166 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE13 XMR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
- 95,166 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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VE13 XMR 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 (VE13 XMR) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
VE13 XMR Mileage History
- 04/03/202376,559 mi
- 01/03/202481,792 mi+5,233 mi
- 05/03/202587,625 mi+5,833 mi
- 10/03/202587,720 mi+95 mi
- 17/03/202695,166 mi+7,446 mi
Average of roughly 6,126 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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