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DS13 GCF

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,350 mi
Last recorded124,350 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 GCF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 124,350 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 115,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 115,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 103,734 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 90,443 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 74,685 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 74,685 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 67,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 56,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm and bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside parking brake performance is lower than that on the other side

Pass 4 May 2018 45,589 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 34,942 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 34,942 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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 GCF is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GCF, 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 GCF registered?

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

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