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CX13 VKR

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Yellow Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

247,829 mi
Last recorded247,829 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX13 VKR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 247,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 231,232 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Aug 2022 231,232 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 213,458 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 213,457 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also cracked (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 192,341 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))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 192,341 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 172,017 miles

2 rear tyres stepped

front discs lipped

Pass 27 Jul 2018 148,544 miles

osf tyre worn low

Fail 27 Jul 2018 148,544 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

osf tyre worn low

Pass 26 Jul 2017 120,646 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 120,646 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 62,776 miles

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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CX13 VKR is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Yellow with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CX13 VKR, 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 CX13 VKR registered?

CX13 VKR is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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