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B16 DLV

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

122,889 mi
Last recorded122,889 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 DLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 122,889 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 121,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 121,929 miles

Emissions unable to be completed fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire to rear under body (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

under tray insecure

Pass 25 Sep 2023 120,358 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at joints (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2023 120,357 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at joints (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2022 114,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre misshapen inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 114,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre misshapen inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 98,018 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 91,011 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 91,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 88,935 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 88,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 84,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 84,023 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 72,107 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 72,107 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 51,100 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 51,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 40,905 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 40,905 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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B16 DLV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 B16 DLV, 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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B16 DLV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 January 2013.

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