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DS13 VRJ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,317 mi
Last recorded136,317 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 VRJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 136,317 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 111,870 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front & Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2025 111,870 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front & Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024 89,741 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 77,954 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 13 May 2022 72,495 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 72,495 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2021 66,554 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 66,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + worn tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2020 63,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 57,497 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2019 57,495 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 51,098 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides have uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 16 May 2018 51,098 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides have uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 22 May 2017 44,000 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 35,825 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 VRJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VRJ, 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 VRJ registered?

DS13 VRJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 2013.

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