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DL13 LYC

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,448 mi
Last recorded115,448 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL13 LYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 115,448 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2026 115,448 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 102,618 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both lower engine mounts perishing and have play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes perishing and have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner shoulder and nail in tire (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hose ferules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 102,657 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both lower engine mounts perishing and have play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes perishing and have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner shoulder and nail in tire (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hose ferules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 93,662 miles

Coolant leak bulk head hoses

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2024 93,596 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak bulk head hoses

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 83,253 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 73,582 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 64,625 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 60,585 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 53,802 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 45,791 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 45,791 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding and brake disc slight overheated (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding and brake disc slight overheated (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 38,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jul 2016 29,982 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 LYC is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 LYC, 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 LYC is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 July 2013.

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