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DL13 LYR

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,349 mi
Last recorded104,349 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL13 LYR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 104,349 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant level significantly below minimum mark

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective

Fail 22 Apr 2026 104,141 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant level significantly below minimum mark

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective

Pass 16 Mar 2025 93,041 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2025 93,041 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 81,468 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 81,372 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 80,984 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 72,440 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 15 Dec 2021 60,326 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 60,274 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 45,451 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 37,393 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 29,766 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 28,240 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 25,098 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 LYR is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LYR, 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 LYR registered?

DL13 LYR is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 2013.

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