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DL13 GFJ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,941 mi
Last recorded147,941 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 147,941 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 138,011 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer shoulders

Fail 29 Nov 2023 138,011 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn heat damage on surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened coils overlapping each other (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened coils overlapping each other (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer shoulders

Pass 17 Nov 2022 127,451 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 127,451 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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 Nov 2021 119,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and wearing on edges 2mmin center of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and 3mm in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper insecure out of clips (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 119,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and wearing on edges 2mmin center of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade loose on arm mounting and noisey (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and 3mm in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper insecure out of clips (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 105,001 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 91,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 wiper blade torn

Pass 22 Aug 2018 73,303 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 54,929 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Jul 2016 39,948 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 GFJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red 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 GFJ, 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 GFJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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