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DS13 GBZ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,188 mi
Last recorded99,188 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 GBZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 99,188 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 99,124 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 90,884 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective 2 x mounting corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Also cracked between tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 90,884 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective 2 x mounting corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Also cracked between tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 83,809 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 76,590 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front drl inoperative

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 68,964 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 61,881 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 56,223 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 50,245 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 48,831 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 48,831 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2 front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 41,110 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test object on screen ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 33,095 miles

child seats fitted

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 GBZ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 GBZ, 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 GBZ registered?

DS13 GBZ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 2013.

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