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DL13 EFB

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,415 mi
Last recorded102,415 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 102,415 miles

Body, axle, chassis & component corrosion

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 4mm/worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2026 102,415 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body, axle, chassis & component corrosion

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 4mm/worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 97,088 miles

Body, axle, chassis and component corrosion

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak Engine area

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 - slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 97,087 miles

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

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

Body, axle, chassis and component corrosion

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak Engine area

Engine oil level low - at minimum

Exhaust heat shield loose/insecure - at rear

Exhaust system corroded and flexible pipe deteriorated

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 - slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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 Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 91,203 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Non-repairable area

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 91,203 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak

Exhaust system corroded

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

Heatshield loose

Nearside Front Daytime running light bulb not working

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Non-repairable area

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 83,903 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 76,722 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 76,715 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 72,654 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 72,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 64,731 miles

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

low coolant warning light on dash

Fail 17 Nov 2020 64,731 miles

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

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

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

low coolant warning light on dash

Pass 16 Nov 2019 54,607 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 50,364 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2019 50,364 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt swivel (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 38,100 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 38,100 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 26,215 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 23,347 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Unable to fully check n/s/r seatbelt due to child seat fitted

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 EFB is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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