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DL13 LTU

2013 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,958 mi
Last recorded114,958 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL13 LTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 114,958 miles

EVIDENCE OF OIL LEAK

Fail 27 Aug 2026 114,958 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak FLEXI SECTION (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak EXHAUST BOX HOLED (8.2.1.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

EVIDENCE OF OIL LEAK

Pass 20 Aug 2025 108,581 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 101,973 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre piece of metal

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

Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened rear fitted incorrectly (upside down) (5.3.1 (d) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 19 Aug 2023 95,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre small piece of metal

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 87,384 miles

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

Front Coolant leak around housing

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fuel cap seal deteriorated

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both have minor cuts and holes around tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2022 87,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coolant leak around housing

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Front handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Offside Rear fuel cap seal deteriorated

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both have minor cuts and holes around tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 80,537 miles

Front Coolant leak evidence around housing

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear fuel cap seal perished

Fail 21 Aug 2021 80,537 miles

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

Front Coolant leak evidence around housing

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear fuel cap seal perished

Pass 29 Aug 2020 74,579 miles

Coolant leak near thermostat housing

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2020 74,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Coolant leak near thermostat housing

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 68,592 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 68,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 61,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 51,366 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2016 40,935 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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 LTU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LTU, 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 LTU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 July 2013.

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