2013 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · X8 MGW
2013 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2013. Recorded mileage 119,864 miles. MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,864 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X8 MGW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 119,864 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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X8 MGW MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Vauxhall Astra (X8 MGW) between December 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
X8 MGW Mileage History
- 21/12/2023103,046 mi
- 19/12/2024113,373 mi+10,327 mi
- 30/12/2024114,068 mi+695 mi
- 14/11/2025119,863 mi+5,795 mi
- 21/11/2025119,864 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,762 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Electronic parking brake failureModerate
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