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DN13 ALU

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,296 mi
Last recorded103,296 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN13 ALU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 103,296 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 94,621 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 86,833 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 85,263 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 85,263 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has deep surface cracking and nail in centre tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall of tyre. and has surface cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2022 83,279 miles

n/s & o/s rear seat belts not tested child seats fitted.

Pass 24 Nov 2021 81,308 miles

o/s rear seat belt not tested child seat fitted.

undertrays & engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 30 Oct 2020 80,612 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 77,853 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 61,887 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 61,597 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. PRS DONE (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 47,155 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Jun 2016 36,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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 ALU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ALU, 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 ALU registered?

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

Is DN13 ALU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN13 ALU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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