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CU13 VAV

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

104,308 mi
Last recorded104,308 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU13 VAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 104,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2025 98,283 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 93,477 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 86,352 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 82,801 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes bubbling under plastic (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 78,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 75,677 miles

Offside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2019 71,781 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre down to 1.6mm on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre down to 1.6 mm on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front day time running lamp out

Pass 17 Aug 2018 66,438 miles

Central Front chip in windscreen centre

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Aug 2017 59,436 miles

Offside Front day running light not working

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 26 Aug 2016 53,637 miles

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 11 Feb 2016 51,940 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 51,940 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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CU13 VAV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 CU13 VAV, 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 CU13 VAV registered?

CU13 VAV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is CU13 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU13 VAV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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