2013 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Diesel · WA62 KCG
2013 Vauxhall Astra (1.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2013. Recorded mileage 152,565 miles. MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,565 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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WA62 KCG Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 152,565 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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WA62 KCG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Vauxhall Astra (WA62 KCG) between November 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
WA62 KCG Mileage History
- 14/11/2024150,750 mi
- 22/10/2025152,565 mi+1,815 mi
Average of roughly 1,940 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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