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DS13 GTU

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,633 mi
Last recorded127,633 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 127,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 127,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 127,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/17 getting close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 119,091 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 119,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 109,034 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 93,578 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 93,578 miles

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

Position lamp not working offside rear outer and inner (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 71,128 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 53,624 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 53,624 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 41,860 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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 GTU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GTU, 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 GTU registered?

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

Is DS13 GTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS13 GTU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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