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DL13 GFU

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,489 mi
Last recorded112,489 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL13 GFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 112,489 miles

Brake pedal anti slip provision worn.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn has movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front DRL not working

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn has movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 100,128 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 100,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 87,692 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test parking permit ()

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 87,690 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test parking permit ()

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 74,869 miles

Front tyres wearing low.

Nearside Rear Tyre started to crack.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and tyre started to crack. ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Wet test.

Pass 7 Oct 2021 66,768 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 58,784 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 52,198 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 52,198 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 42,302 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Sep 2018 42,302 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Oct 2017 34,852 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016

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 GFU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GFU, 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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What year was DL13 GFU registered?

DL13 GFU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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