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DL13 GFX

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,961 mi
Last recorded141,961 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL13 GFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 141,961 miles

Exhaust rusty

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust flexi slightly worn (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres near legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipe corroded

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres near legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 136,918 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust flexi slightly worn

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Full exhaust slightly corroded

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 128,644 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust flexi slightly worn

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 116,337 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf and osf (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 102,588 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 102,584 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 93,429 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 81,119 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 81,112 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 70,437 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 57,113 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 42,878 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 42,371 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 33,802 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 GFX is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GFX, 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 GFX registered?

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

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