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DA51 MER

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,052 mi
Last recorded66,052 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 MER
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 66,052 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

wear on edges of both front tyres

Fail 8 Dec 2025 66,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb insecure (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

wear on edges of both front tyres

Pass 28 Nov 2024 62,286 miles

Both Front Exhaust Mountings Deteriorated

Fail 28 Nov 2024 62,286 miles

Both Front Exhaust Mountings Deteriorated

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 59,985 miles

Exhaust mounting defective forward (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front running light not working

rear wiper badly worn

Fail 15 Dec 2023 59,985 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective forward (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front running light not working

rear wiper badly worn

Pass 6 Dec 2022 57,095 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Dec 2022 57,095 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2021 51,749 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 48,074 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 48,074 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 45,643 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 43,596 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 41,662 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 41,660 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 34,814 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper smearing screen

Offside Front wiper blade smearing screen

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

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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DA51 MER is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DA51 MER, 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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DA51 MER is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2013.

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