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DS13 TLX

2013 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,557 mi
Last recorded120,557 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 TLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 120,557 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays

Fail 15 Aug 2025 120,556 miles

Central Front Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. flexi snaped (8.2.2.1 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays

Pass 10 Aug 2024 106,879 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 97,586 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 87,306 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 76,661 miles

undertrays

Pass 15 Aug 2020 64,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 52,570 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm and wearing towards edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 52,528 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber pad wearing smooth and starting to split (1.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm and wearing towards edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 45,462 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 36,907 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 28,506 miles

child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of belt

engine cover fitted.

under trays fitted.

Fail 28 Apr 2016 28,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of belt

engine cover fitted.

under trays 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 TLX is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TLX, 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 TLX registered?

DS13 TLX is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 July 2013.

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