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DL13 DKJ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,062 mi
Last recorded81,062 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL13 DKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 81,062 miles

All rear suspension bushes worn, cracking and perished

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak Evidence of coolant leak - residue around gearbox area - coolant level low - below minimum ()

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - at 4mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel cap seal cracking and perished

Nearside Front Day-time running light not working

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 81,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

All rear suspension bushes worn, cracking and perished

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak Evidence of coolant leak - residue around gearbox area - coolant level low - below minimum ()

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - at 4mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel cap seal cracking and perished

Nearside Front Day-time running light not working

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both - also shows signs of heat damage - all rear pads also show signs of heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 76,554 miles

Coolant leak Coolant level below minimum ()

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device perished

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 70,258 miles

Both front day time running light bulbs not working

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant level below minimum

Exhaust system corroded

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

Fuel cap seal cracking and perished

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 64,196 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant leak

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 10 Nov 2022 64,196 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

coolant leak

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 16 Nov 2021 58,961 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak gearbox area ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2021 58,961 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both - smearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak gearbox area ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant level low - below minimum

engine running rough - possible misfire

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 55,168 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 48,777 miles

Nail in tyre nails in both rear tyres ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm sidewalls worn/scrubbed 205 60 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above 2 mm sidewalls worn/scrubbed 205 60 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 42,768 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 42,768 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 37,249 miles

Front both tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 Jun 2016 30,171 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
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DL13 DKJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol 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 DL13 DKJ, 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 DKJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 2013.

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