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DS13 TYW

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,739 mi
Last recorded151,739 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 TYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 151,739 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 151,739 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 139,887 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 127,341 miles

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre both sides

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 116,645 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 103,015 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 91,486 miles

NAIL IN BOTH REAR TYRES

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 84,207 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone a less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 84,207 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone a less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 71,408 miles

Front exhaust flexi weak

Fail 18 Jun 2019 71,408 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi weak

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tyre close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 58,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and m/s/r tyre has a nail (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 45,440 miles

Nail in tyre both rear tyres

Oil leak from gearbox

Pass 17 Jun 2016 31,619 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 TYW is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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