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A28 JGN

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,248 mi
Last recorded185,248 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA28 JGN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 185,248 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 176,049 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 176,049 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 168,343 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber split (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pot boot small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball oin boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread devoid inside edge 2mm to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball pin boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread devoid inside edge 2.5mm to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

undertray cover fitted obscuring some components

undertray insecure

Fail 14 Sep 2023 168,341 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure rear tread lozenges and cracking just 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber split (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pot boot small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball oin boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread devoid inside edge 2mm to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball pin boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread devoid inside edge 2.5mm to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

undertray cover fitted obscuring some components

undertray insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2022 154,765 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 154,765 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 139,861 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 139,861 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 128,431 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 119,648 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 119,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2018 106,360 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 7 Aug 2017 93,580 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 5 May 2016 79,376 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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A28 JGN is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A28 JGN, 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 A28 JGN registered?

A28 JGN is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 May 2013.

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