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DL13 DVB

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,678 mi
Last recorded126,678 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL13 DVB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 126,678 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear Exhaust shield slightly loose

Pass 2 Dec 2023 121,954 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 2 Dec 2023 121,954 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 104,755 miles

Both day running lights not working

Fail 15 Nov 2022 104,753 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine leaking onto exhaust front pipe risk of fire (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Both day running lights not working

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 87,527 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 87,525 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 65,836 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 68,535 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 60,118 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of perishing between treads

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 48,953 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn and perished (4.1.E.1)

coolant level low

Pass 27 Feb 2017 38,285 miles

Rear tyres perished

Fail 23 Feb 2017 38,184 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear tyres perished

eml on

engine misfire

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 DVB is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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