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DS13 DCU

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,375 mi
Last recorded87,375 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 DCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 87,375 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 82,776 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 76,550 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 76,550 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 70,112 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 64,537 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2022 64,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Daytime running light inop

Under tray insecure

Pass 21 Dec 2021 61,391 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 51,763 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 40,265 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80/90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 33,420 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 29,252 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 29,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre cracking and perishing on outer side wall

Offside Rear Tyre cracking and perishing inbetween tread

Pass 15 Jun 2016 23,862 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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DS13 DCU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DS13 DCU, 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 DS13 DCU registered?

DS13 DCU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 June 2013.

Is DS13 DCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS13 DCU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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