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DL13 GBV

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,359 mi
Last recorded118,359 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL13 GBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 118,359 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 118,326 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 108,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 99,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 94,774 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 94,774 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Heat shield at manifold and at rear insecure

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 64,355 miles

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 27 Jun 2019 61,593 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 56,841 miles

Front discs worn and lipped

Rear discs pitted and corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2018 56,841 miles

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

Front discs worn and lipped

Rear discs pitted and corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2017 48,656 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 36,009 miles

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

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

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

engine management lamp on

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 GBV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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