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DS13 VXW

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,946 mi
Last recorded88,946 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 88,946 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 82,570 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 74,530 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 69,545 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 69,541 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 61,825 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 59,465 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 59,465 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 53,966 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 47,194 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 42,687 miles

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 17 Apr 2017 42,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall cut and also light bulge (4.1.D.1b)

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 3 May 2016 35,748 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 35,746 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VXW is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VXW, 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 VXW registered?

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

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The MOT history for DS13 VXW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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