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DG13 GZR

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,991 mi
Last recorded144,991 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG13 GZR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 144,991 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 132,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge / approx 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APPROX 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 132,183 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge / approx 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear coil spring fitted upside down

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APPROX 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 117,152 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 112,333 miles

flywheel noisy

front arb links slightly worn

front tyres worn uneven

rear coil springs corroded

rear inner pads worn very thin

rear wiper worn

Pass 8 Oct 2022 99,875 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 89,378 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 89,378 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 79,105 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 72,128 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Pass 28 Jan 2019 62,612 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 62,612 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 54,679 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 42,466 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 31,621 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 31,621 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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DG13 GZR is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG13 GZR, 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 DG13 GZR registered?

DG13 GZR is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 March 2013.

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