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DK13 RCV

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

58,278 mi
Last recorded58,278 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 58,278 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 53,680 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 53,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/50-17 Y XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 48,779 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe is in poor condition

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 44,412 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 39,209 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 39,209 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 33,148 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 27,356 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 27,356 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 21,319 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 21,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 17,678 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 13,738 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 10,675 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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DK13 RCV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DK13 RCV, 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 RCV registered?

DK13 RCV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is DK13 RCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK13 RCV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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