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DP13 ELX

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,905 mi
Last recorded93,905 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP13 ELX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 93,905 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 81,320 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 81,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 80,417 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged wall as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 64,326 miles

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

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

Rear tyres split and perished . no ply or cords showing

engine cover/under tray fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2020 64,325 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear tyres split and perished . no ply or cords showing

engine cover/under tray fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2019 59,663 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 59,658 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 54,274 miles

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

covers and tray fitted not allowing full inspection

signs of oil over front subframe but no leaks found on retest inspection

Fail 27 Jul 2018 54,572 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine filter !!!! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

covers and tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Aug 2017 49,489 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 41,188 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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DP13 ELX is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DP13 ELX, 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 DP13 ELX registered?

DP13 ELX is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 July 2013.

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