2013 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Diesel · VO13 SSK
2013 Vauxhall Astra (1.2L, diesel). First registered 03 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 165,114 miles. MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,114 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- 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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VO13 SSK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 165,114 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
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VO13 SSK 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 (VO13 SSK) between March 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Stop lamp(s) not working High level brake lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
VO13 SSK Mileage History
- 21/03/2023153,634 mi
- 18/11/2023157,721 mi+4,087 mi
- 20/11/2024161,665 mi+3,944 mi
- 22/11/2024161,688 mi+23 mi
- 23/10/2025165,114 mi+3,426 mi
Average of roughly 4,429 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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