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DE13 UBA

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,601 mi
Last recorded101,601 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 UBA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 101,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside parking brake becoming lazy

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs corroding/pitting on inner friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 101,601 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine idle increased and smoke was emitting from exhaust pipe, DPF regeneration required (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

Both DRL lamps not working

Gearbox mount slightly insecure

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside parking brake becoming lazy

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs corroding/pitting on inner friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 98,432 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2025 98,432 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2024 94,349 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 88,487 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 88,469 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective DPF full warning displayed in dash (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 83,823 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 83,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 80,082 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted restricting vision on some parts

Pass 9 Nov 2019 74,907 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2019 74,842 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2018 69,682 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 64,293 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 2 Jul 2018 64,293 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front daytime running lamp not working

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2017 49,767 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 36,822 miles

Offside Front headlight intermittant

Fail 9 Jun 2016 36,822 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front headlight intermittant

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 UBA is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DE13 UBA, 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 UBA registered?

DE13 UBA is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 June 2013.

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