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DN13 AAU

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,092 mi
Last recorded135,092 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN13 AAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 135,092 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 135,092 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 125,861 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Undertray loose

Fail 8 Mar 2025 125,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Under tray loose /Broken

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 116,142 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r & o/s/r ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable ()

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 106,217 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Nov 2021 105,798 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

Pass 8 Jun 2019 103,123 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 May 2018 91,550 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2018 91,550 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2017 73,093 miles

emissions too low to register

Fail 13 May 2017 73,087 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

emissions too low to register

Pass 21 May 2016 49,826 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3mm on outer of tread (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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DN13 AAU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DN13 AAU, 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 DN13 AAU registered?

DN13 AAU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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