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DS13 UMT

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,722 mi
Last recorded116,722 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 UMT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 116,722 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 116,722 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 115,408 miles

parking brake performance just met requirements it would appear it requires some adjustment or repair

Pass 14 Jul 2023 108,339 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 108,245 miles

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

Rear Undertray not fully secure HEAT SHIELD LOOSE (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 101,365 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 95,695 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 95,695 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 85,943 miles

ENGINE COVER AND TRAY FITTED OBSCURING VIEW

Fail 18 Jun 2020 85,943 miles

ENGINE COVER AND TRAY FITTED OBSCURING VIEW

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 65,854 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Jul 2018 65,754 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jul 2017 53,353 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 40,188 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 UMT is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UMT, 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 UMT registered?

DS13 UMT is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 August 2013.

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