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DK13 RAU

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,712 mi
Last recorded101,712 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK13 RAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 101,712 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

rear tailgate damaged

Fail 26 Jun 2024 101,710 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

rear tailgate damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2023 92,657 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 92,657 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 79,621 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 79,621 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 77,492 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 72,418 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 65,664 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 63,422 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 57,356 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 57,356 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))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 43,589 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 30,881 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 30,881 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 15,594 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 15,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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DK13 RAU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 DK13 RAU, 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 DK13 RAU registered?

DK13 RAU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 March 2013.

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