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DK13 ULV

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,323 mi
Last recorded107,323 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK13 ULV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 107,323 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 15 Jan 2025 107,323 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking around joint (6.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Jan 2024 106,314 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 103,968 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 100,149 miles

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 on limit (5.2.3 (e))

rear fuel pipe damp

Pass 5 Jan 2021 96,831 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 90,194 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively on limit (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 90,193 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working inner and outer (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively on limit (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 78,762 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 8 Jan 2018 67,777 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 8 Jan 2018 67,777 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 56,993 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 56,968 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Running light not working

Pass 18 Jan 2016 47,774 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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DK13 ULV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc 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 DK13 ULV, 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 DK13 ULV registered?

DK13 ULV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 April 2013.

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