2013 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · VN13 DKE
2013 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 24 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 80,076 miles. MOT valid until 02 Nov 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,076 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
VN13 DKE Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2026
- 80,076 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN13 DKE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Vauxhall Astra (VN13 DKE) between June 2016 and November 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
VN13 DKE Mileage History
- 06/06/201612,395 mi
- 12/06/201716,546 mi+4,151 mi
- 23/05/201821,518 mi+4,972 mi
- 20/05/201926,314 mi+4,796 mi
- 20/05/201926,314 mi
- 18/05/202031,815 mi+5,501 mi
- 13/05/202140,451 mi+8,636 mi
- 23/08/202248,629 mi+8,178 mi
- 25/08/202248,629 mi
- 24/10/202357,164 mi+8,535 mi
- 25/10/202357,192 mi+28 mi
- 30/10/202465,426 mi+8,234 mi
- 01/11/202573,099 mi+7,673 mi
- 01/11/202573,099 mi
- 23/10/202679,801 mi+6,702 mi
- 03/11/202680,076 mi+275 mi
Average of roughly 6,502 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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