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DL13 HWJ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,047 mi
Last recorded144,047 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL13 HWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 144,047 miles

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

Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 25 Apr 2025 134,403 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 124,779 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 124,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 28 Apr 2023 116,455 miles

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

fuel filler neck corroded but not to excess

Fail 28 Apr 2023 116,455 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

fuel filler neck corroded but not to excess

heatshields insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2022 108,546 miles

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

fuel filler neck corroded but not to excess

Pass 28 Apr 2021 99,823 miles

fuel filler neck pipes corroded but not to excess

Fail 27 Apr 2021 99,821 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

fuel filler neck pipes corroded but not to excess

Fail 7 Jul 2020 93,484 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front daytime light inoperative

fuel filler neck pipes corroded but not to excess

Pass 4 Jul 2019 84,626 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 72,841 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 63,790 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 63,790 miles

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 48,163 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked and has nail very close to siewall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 48,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60/16h (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked and has nail very close to siewall (4.1.E.1)

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 HWJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HWJ, 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 HWJ registered?

DL13 HWJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 July 2013.

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