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CV13 KAU

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,115 mi
Last recorded118,115 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV13 KAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 118,115 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 101,843 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 97,380 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 91,046 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 91,028 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 83,178 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 73,156 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 68,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4MM VERY LOW ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8MM VERY LOW ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear TYRE 2.7MM

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface DAMAGED (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 68,145 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm AND OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4MM VERY LOW ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8MM VERY LOW ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear TYRE 2.7MM

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface DAMAGED (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 54,491 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE 3.2MM

Pass 14 Aug 2017 44,804 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 30,666 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear TYRE 2.8MM

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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CV13 KAU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CV13 KAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV13 KAU registered?

CV13 KAU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 August 2013.

Is CV13 KAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV13 KAU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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