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DS13 FXW

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,551 mi
Last recorded105,551 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 FXW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 105,551 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth wearing through on the edge (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen just on the 10mm limit (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 98,091 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 98,010 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2023 86,883 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 81,136 miles

Coolant low

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2022 81,039 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant low

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2021 69,645 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 69,644 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 60,684 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2020 60,684 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction DPF light (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2020 53,798 miles

Under-trays fitted

Fail 28 Dec 2019 53,790 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2018 44,921 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 35,454 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 35,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 26,378 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 22,982 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 FXW is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc 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 DS13 FXW, 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 FXW registered?

DS13 FXW is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is DS13 FXW safe to buy?

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