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DN13 DSE

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,544 mi
Last recorded179,544 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN13 DSE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 179,544 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some vehicle components

Pass 4 Jul 2024 168,121 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 157,711 miles

Front washer jets poor operation but providing water

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 145,748 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Jul 2021 136,148 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush play (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions test passed to low for dsm to detect and give print of results

Fail 3 Jul 2021 136,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush play (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions test passed to low for dsm to detect and give print of results

Pass 7 Jul 2020 126,615 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 3 bulbs not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad, Inner and other side look good (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 104,860 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 82,277 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 82,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen healamp bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 63,930 miles

The vehicle passed the emissions test • No print out from DSM was produced due to low emissions

Pass 3 Jun 2016 51,209 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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

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 DSE is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DSE, 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 DSE registered?

DN13 DSE is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 June 2013.

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