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DS13 AXT

2013 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

188,403 mi
Last recorded188,403 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro96,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 AXT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 188,403 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 188,403 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front headlight aim (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 188,310 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 May 2025 185,470 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 185,470 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 181,047 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 181,047 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 177,605 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 175,399 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 174,906 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 174,904 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeter not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 158,138 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 158,138 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 127,343 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 107,595 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 107,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 71,280 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 71,280 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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DS13 AXT is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 96,475 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 Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS13 AXT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 13 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DS13 AXT registered?

DS13 AXT is a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2013.

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