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DL13 BBJ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

135,820 mi
Last recorded135,820 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL13 BBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 135,820 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

underbody corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2026 135,820 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under tray fitted

underbody corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2025 124,152 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres getting close to the limit

both rear coil springs corroded

corrosion to rear underside

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2025 124,152 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres getting close to the limit

both rear coil springs corroded

corrosion to rear underside

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2024 120,063 miles

both rear sills corroded

front tyres getting low

handbrake cables deteriorated

rear brake pipes corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2024 120,063 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

both rear sills corroded

front tyres getting low

handbrake cables deteriorated

rear brake pipes corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2023 111,738 miles

rear brake discs corroded pads worn low

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2023 111,738 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear brake discs corroded pads worn low

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2022 104,928 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2021 97,520 miles

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

rear dog bone link worn

Fail 7 Sep 2021 97,520 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

offside drl not working

Pass 14 Sep 2020 93,016 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 93,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 82,819 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 71,995 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 71,995 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 58,429 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 58,429 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 44,079 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 44,075 miles

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

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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DL13 BBJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc 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 DL13 BBJ, 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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DL13 BBJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 June 2013.

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