2013 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · YY62 MKL
2013 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Jan 2013. Recorded mileage 41,846 miles. MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,846 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- 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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YY62 MKL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2025
- 41,846 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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YY62 MKL MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Vauxhall Astra (YY62 MKL) between November 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
YY62 MKL Mileage History
- 24/11/202122,236 mi
- 23/11/202223,237 mi+1,001 mi
- 20/12/202326,111 mi+2,874 mi
- 12/12/202432,195 mi+6,084 mi
- 09/12/202541,846 mi+9,651 mi
Average of roughly 4,853 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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