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DL13 DCX

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,148 mi
Last recorded98,148 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL13 DCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 98,148 miles

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

Fuel cap seal perishing slightly

Offside Rear Additional braking device mounting insecure Brake disc backplate (1.1.19 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 83,196 miles

Oil dampness at engine

Various underside corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2024 73,980 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 64,326 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 61,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 55,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 49,291 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 49,287 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 44,729 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 41,004 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 41,004 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/60R16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres perished

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 35,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 30,022 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 30,022 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 DCX is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DCX, 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 DCX is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 2013.

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