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DS13 VVW

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,068 mi
Last recorded114,068 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 VVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 114,068 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 101,652 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 101,652 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working Intermittent fault . (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 87,146 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 81,095 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 81,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 72,467 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 66,630 miles

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

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

OSF tyre wearing on the inner edge

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 63,725 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 63,725 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 57,575 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 57,575 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 51,404 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 45,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 45,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, worn inner edge (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 VVW is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VVW, 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 VVW registered?

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

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