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DC13 AKF

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,506 mi
Last recorded137,506 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC13 AKF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 137,506 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 125,428 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 125,425 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure Middle exhaust corroded and detached (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 110,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside + offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 98,619 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 98,607 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 92,221 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 85,846 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2020 85,845 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel from filter. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 74,976 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened visible wear lip on discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front and rear brake pads are wearing low.

Pass 26 Apr 2018 63,016 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 50,183 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 38,254 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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DC13 AKF is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DC13 AKF, 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 DC13 AKF registered?

DC13 AKF is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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