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DF13 PSO

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

142,162 mi
Last recorded142,162 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF13 PSO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 142,162 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 142,162 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 132,714 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 132,713 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 125,764 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2022 125,764 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 113,347 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2021 113,347 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 97,271 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 97,271 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 89,835 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 89,835 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark approx. 50 % (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from rear of engine also level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 77,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracked / perished and side wall damaged no cord or ply exposed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front day running light not working

Pass 16 Jan 2017 66,031 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 66,031 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 53,262 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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DF13 PSO is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DF13 PSO, 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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DF13 PSO is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 July 2013.

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