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DS13 ERU

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,798 mi
Last recorded67,798 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 ERU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 67,798 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 64,375 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 64,375 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 62,094 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 61,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Feb 2023 58,997 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 54,508 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 49,337 miles

Nearside Rear worn on both edges and has age cracks appearing

Fail 16 Jun 2021 49,337 miles

Nearside Rear worn on both edges and has age cracks appearing

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 46,254 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Jun 2020 46,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jun 2019 42,144 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 38,701 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 34,130 miles

3 blades smearing

Pass 9 Jul 2016 29,802 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 ERU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black 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 DS13 ERU, 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 ERU registered?

DS13 ERU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 July 2013.

Is DS13 ERU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS13 ERU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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