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CN13 VLR

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Brown Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,852 mi
Last recorded87,852 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN13 VLR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 87,852 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 84,640 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 81,729 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 81,729 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2022 78,795 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 76,569 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 74,094 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 67,490 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 67,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2255017 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2255017 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2018 56,441 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 56,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2255017 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2255017 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 42,419 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 40,560 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 26,036 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 26,036 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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CN13 VLR is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Brown with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CN13 VLR, 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 CN13 VLR registered?

CN13 VLR is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 March 2013.

Is CN13 VLR safe to buy?

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