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DE13 AEV

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,544 mi
Last recorded118,544 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 AEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 118,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 112,204 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 112,204 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 101,062 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive further attention is advised! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 100,998 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive further attention is advised! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 87,000 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 71,357 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 66,299 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 59,665 miles

Central Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 52,033 miles

front exhaust flex deteriorated

Fail 25 May 2018 52,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front exhaust flex deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2017 39,224 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 27,658 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 16,993 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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DE13 AEV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DE13 AEV, 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 DE13 AEV registered?

DE13 AEV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 March 2013.

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