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DL13 EKU

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

139,063 mi
Last recorded139,063 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL13 EKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 139,063 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 139,060 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre and rear sections (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 77,264 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 77,263 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper rubbers torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 70,641 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 70,639 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 64,930 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 64,928 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front day runing light not working

Pass 14 Dec 2021 97,259 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 97,257 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 89,397 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner tread slightly wearing

Offside Front inner tyre tread wearing close to limits

Pass 5 Jun 2019 48,630 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 43,675 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 43,672 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 37,539 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 37,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 32,121 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 EKU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EKU, 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 EKU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 July 2013.

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