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DE13 UCH

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,364 mi
Last recorded144,364 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 144,364 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 133,060 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 126,013 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 117,271 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front and rear ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

full exhaust poor condition

Fail 1 Jul 2022 117,271 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front and rear ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

full exhaust poor condition

Pass 24 Jun 2021 101,149 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2021 101,147 miles

Nearside Front 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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2020 88,658 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 88,657 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 74,835 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 74,823 miles

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

Nearside Front 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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 63,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2017 51,222 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 38,046 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 UCH is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UCH, 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 UCH registered?

DE13 UCH is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 May 2013.

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