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C21 TAW

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,998 mi
Last recorded124,998 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 TAW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2026 124,998 miles

DPF light flashing

Rear Brake discs corroded slightly

Rear Exhaust silencer has minor leak of exhaust gases

Pass 11 Mar 2025 117,544 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 108,775 miles

Park brake effort has only just met the minimum requirements

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced, suggesting service or repair required

Pass 8 Mar 2023 97,051 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 83,736 miles

Nearside Rear 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, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 76,543 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Mar 2020 71,102 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 65,637 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 52,731 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 39,065 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 27,660 miles

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nail in nearside rear tyre, also cracking in tread.

offside rear tyre cracking in tread.

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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C21 TAW is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C21 TAW, 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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What year was C21 TAW registered?

C21 TAW is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 June 2013.

Is C21 TAW safe to buy?

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