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DS13 VUJ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,560 mi
Last recorded85,560 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 VUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 85,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jan 2025 82,372 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Bumper damaged

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

Fail 27 Dec 2024 82,241 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front Bumper damaged

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 77,799 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 23 Dec 2022 74,228 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2022 74,228 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Dec 2021 71,158 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2021 71,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50 17 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 68,207 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 65,198 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 61,815 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 61,815 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 57,404 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak general engine area. ()

Pass 3 Jan 2017 52,005 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 45,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VUJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VUJ, 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 VUJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for DS13 VUJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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