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AF13 DPU

2013 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

215,527 mi
Last recorded215,527 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 DPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 215,527 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear & nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded to tank ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged twisted offside

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear control arms ball joints x2 slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear nearside & offside axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside rear tyre outer wall cut & in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal slightly spongy

engine cover fitted

hand brake travel high

rear bumper & nearside rear wing damaged

Fail 26 Jul 2024 215,525 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside rear inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear & nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded to tank ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged twisted offside

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear control arms ball joints x2 slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear nearside & offside axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside rear tyre outer wall cut & in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted

hand brake travel high

rear bumper & nearside rear wing damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2023 197,142 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 197,136 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2022 180,344 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 180,328 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 164,619 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 164,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 151,607 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 151,607 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 137,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 137,450 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front foglights not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front running lamp

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 118,595 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 118,595 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 98,491 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 98,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

both front tyres split on inside

Pass 7 Mar 2016 71,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 71,983 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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AF13 DPU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 63,601 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF13 DPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 13 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AF13 DPU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 March 2013.

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