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DN13 VPM

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,967 mi
Last recorded111,967 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 111,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

coolant low

Pass 19 Sep 2024 105,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bubbled under the coating at points along its length (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bubbled under the coating at points along its length (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 100,136 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 100,136 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 93,256 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Sep 2021 85,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges 215 60 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges 215 60 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 85,360 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml illuminated (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges 215 60 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges 215 60 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 81,281 miles

UNABLE TO TEST REAR SEAT BELTS/BUCKLES DUE TO SEATS FULL/CAGES STRAPPED IN

Pass 5 Jul 2019 72,724 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear, clears screen okay (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 61,358 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 45,731 miles

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK FROM SUMP BUNG AREA

Fail 5 Jul 2017 45,731 miles

Registration plate lamp not working N/S (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed O/S/F - 215 60 16 99H (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ADVISE TRACKING CHECK DUE TO TYRE WEAR / CONDITION

N/S/F BOLD ON INNER EDGE - 2MM - 215 60 16 99H

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK FROM SUMP BUNG AREA

Pass 11 Jul 2016 27,638 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 27,638 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside 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 VPM is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VPM, 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 VPM registered?

DN13 VPM is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 June 2013.

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