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DE13 MKJ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

31,357 mi
Last recorded31,357 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 MKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 31,357 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 29,506 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Apr 2024 25,966 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Hose To gearbox oil cooler slight weep. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 24,237 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil cooler hose at radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 24,235 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil cooler hose at radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 22,999 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 21,814 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 19,352 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 17,688 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 17,688 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 13,681 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 8,752 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 MKJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MKJ, 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 MKJ registered?

DE13 MKJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 May 2013.

Is DE13 MKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE13 MKJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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