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DN13 EFS

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,541 mi
Last recorded127,541 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 127,541 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 127,509 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to pads being below limit on n/s/r (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking on edges 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 118,190 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 109,681 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 109,665 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 99,433 miles

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 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 91,076 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 82,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 77,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 77,594 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 65,388 miles

Diesel emissions passed, 0.00K T/C, electronic device was used

Exhaust system, light rust corrosion

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges & perishing,225/50/17, BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 65,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Diesel emissions passed, 0.00K T/C, electronic device was used

Exhaust system, light rust corrosion

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges & perishing,225/50/17, BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 51,115 miles

Both rear tyres tread edges, low 225/50/17

Diesel emissions passed, 0.00K T/C, oil temp probe was used

Front tracking is out

Fail 22 Mar 2018 51,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyres tread edges, low 225/50/17

Diesel emissions passed, 0.00K T/C, oil temp probe was used

Front tracking is out

Pass 23 Mar 2017 40,062 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 22 Jul 2016 35,165 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 35,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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 EFS is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EFS, 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 EFS registered?

DN13 EFS is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 July 2013.

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