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DS13 TGZ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,585 mi
Last recorded55,585 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 TGZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 55,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 52,444 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

fuel sealing device perished but still effective

Pass 1 Jun 2024 46,421 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 46,421 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 40,925 miles

Fuel cap seal Cracking

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 38,049 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 37,814 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 34,582 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 30,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 25,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 18,426 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 18,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 11,721 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 3,712 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 3,712 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 3,229 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 TGZ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 TGZ, 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 TGZ registered?

DS13 TGZ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 June 2013.

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