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DN13 DVC

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,674 mi
Last recorded137,674 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN13 DVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 137,674 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 137,674 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 124,813 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 124,813 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 111,813 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2023 111,667 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 98,876 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides also heavily lipped on edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad both sides very close to limit. *Advise Replacement* (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also badly cracking between treads including side wall, *Advise Replacement* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front DRL Light not working at time of test (non fail item due to age of vehicle)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/stepped on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Number of small stone chips across screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2022 98,858 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides also heavily lipped on edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad both sides very close to limit. *Advise Replacement* (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also badly cracking between treads including side wall, *Advise Replacement* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front DRL Light not working at time of test (non fail item due to age of vehicle)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/stepped on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking faces heavily scored also both sides heavily lipped. *Advise Replacement* (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Number of small stone chips across screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 87,766 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 87,523 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 74,402 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 61,446 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 50,370 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 37,057 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 24,365 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 22,062 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front tyre punctured

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 DVC is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DVC, 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 DVC is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 May 2013.

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