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DL13 ZHU

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,070 mi
Last recorded99,070 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 99,070 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 92,453 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 92,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 78,210 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 78,210 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 58,040 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 39,760 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 39,760 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 33,314 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front DRL not working

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 29,200 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 29,199 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 24,588 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 20,690 miles

Offside Rear starting to split

Fail 23 Jun 2016 20,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear starting to split

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 ZHU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZHU, 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 ZHU registered?

DL13 ZHU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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