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DS13 HKT

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,923 mi
Last recorded108,923 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2026 108,923 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 106,197 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 104,631 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 102,262 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 97,849 miles

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2021 94,123 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 94,121 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 90,380 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 90,379 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 84,164 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2017 80,174 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% inner lamp inop (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2016 73,127 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 HKT is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 HKT, 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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DS13 HKT is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 June 2013.

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