CarVerify

Free Car Check

DL13 DAU

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,237 mi
Last recorded110,237 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL13 DAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 110,237 miles

Nearside handbrake low effort and only just met required performance. adjustment or repair recommended

Pass 16 Aug 2024 104,129 miles

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

NOISE DETECTED ON ENGINE /UNABLE TO HEAR ON TEST DUE TO EXCESSIVE NOISE OF EXHAUST ,SEEK FURTHER WORKSHOP ADVISE ASAP

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/15 CRACKING ON SHOULDERS WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 CRACKING ON SHOULDERS /DEVOID ON INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 104,129 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/60/16 OUTER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central EXHAUST BAFFLES LOOSE

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

LOW COOLANT

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/15 CRACKING ON SHOULDERS WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 CRACKING ON SHOULDERS /DEVOID ON INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 97,141 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 90,355 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 81,212 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 74,949 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 74,926 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 71,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 64,736 miles

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

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres repaired close to edges

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 64,726 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 64,726 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 64,604 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 64,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 54,455 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 41,419 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DL13 DAU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 DL13 DAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DL13 DAU?

You can check the full history of DL13 DAU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DL13 DAU registered?

DL13 DAU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is DL13 DAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL13 DAU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DL13 DAU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DL13 DAU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.