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DL13 KOB

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,450 mi
Last recorded138,450 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL13 KOB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 138,450 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 138,450 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 124,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 110,845 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 94,099 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 94,098 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2022 82,573 miles

Nearside Front 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 23 Feb 2021 64,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related cracks in tread of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven on inside edge of tread [ stepped ] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 64,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective and offside worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively not secure to lower arm (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Lower engine under tray adrift

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related cracks in tread of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven on inside edge of tread [ stepped ] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 49,376 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 49,376 miles

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 25 Feb 2019 37,156 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 34,835 miles

Front blades smear slightly

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 30,713 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 26,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 KOB is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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