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DP13 DCV

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,795 mi
Last recorded85,795 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP13 DCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 85,795 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 85,795 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 83,649 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 83,649 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 77,157 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. Nearside also showing runout with both registering 40% imbalance. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear sections of front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 71,775 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 64,248 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 58,029 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 52,437 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 52,437 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 44,715 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 37,262 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 37,256 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 27,570 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 18,828 miles

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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DP13 DCV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DP13 DCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DP13 DCV registered?

DP13 DCV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is DP13 DCV safe to buy?

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