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DL13 ZHW

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,119 mi
Last recorded75,119 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL13 ZHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 75,119 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both handbrake cables (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

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

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

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

damage to n/s/r quarter and door

damage to o/s outer sill

Fail 23 Feb 2026 75,117 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged abs pump to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both handbrake cables (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

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

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

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

damage to n/s/r quarter and door

damage to o/s outer sill

Pass 18 Mar 2025 72,782 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 18 Mar 2025 72,780 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel sinks to floor when held on (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished /blocking & nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front day running light not working

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both in poor condition (3.4 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 18 Mar 2024 71,526 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 69,583 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 68,579 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 68,258 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 67,045 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 67,045 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 59,139 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 59,139 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 51,557 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 44,517 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 40,530 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 ZHW is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver 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 ZHW, 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 ZHW registered?

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

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