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DN13 AKZ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,897 mi
Last recorded164,897 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN13 AKZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 164,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 6 Dec 2023 158,314 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 153,863 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 153,863 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 146,387 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users smoke / vapour / fumes - ( on idle ) (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex / down pipe - ( previous welded / repaired area ) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn / movement / play - ( slight ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 146,381 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users smoke / vapour / fumes - ( on idle ) (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex / down pipe - ( previous welded / repaired area ) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working auto light not working - ( position lamp ) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn / movement / play - ( slight ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working auto light not working - ( position lamp ) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front and rear - ( all worn ) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 143,270 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 128,684 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 128,681 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 109,579 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 84,401 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight pitting in off side rear discs outer face

Pass 26 May 2016 58,386 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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DN13 AKZ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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