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DE13 YHW

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,178 mi
Last recorded104,178 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 YHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 104,178 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 104,178 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 94,490 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 84,298 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 84,298 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 75,414 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 75,414 miles

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

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 68,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and worn smooth both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and work smooth both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 68,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and worn smooth both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and work smooth both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 63,053 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 52,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

advise front wheel alignment adjustment to prevent any further premature avoidable tyre wear

Fail 7 Aug 2020 52,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

advise front wheel alignment adjustment to prevent any further premature avoidable tyre wear

Pass 3 May 2019 41,879 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 41,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 30,692 miles

under covers engine covers

Pass 4 May 2017 18,780 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 7,770 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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DE13 YHW is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DE13 YHW, 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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DE13 YHW is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 June 2013.

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