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DA13 TWV

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Bronze Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

178,038 mi
Last recorded178,038 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA13 TWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 178,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

front grill damaged

Fail 7 Feb 2025 178,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front grill damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2024 134,006 miles

Front bumper has minor damage but is secure

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 134,006 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible delaminating (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front bumper has minor damage but is secure

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 99,016 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 98,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 79,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 64,656 miles

Offside Front DTL not working

Fail 25 Feb 2021 64,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front DTL not working

Pass 18 Mar 2020 52,951 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 36,425 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 36,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nail/in (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 33,543 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 29,424 miles

Front Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jul 2016 25,864 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 24,935 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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DA13 TWV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Bronze with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DA13 TWV, 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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DA13 TWV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 June 2013.

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