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DS13 VYF

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,898 mi
Last recorded147,898 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 147,898 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 147,898 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 129,621 miles

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

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))

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 1 Nov 2024 129,621 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant leak ()

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

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))

Offside daytime running lamp not working

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2023 112,074 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 92,050 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 73,491 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 73,488 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 67,127 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 57,137 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 50,186 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 43,272 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has cracking to sidewall

Pass 29 Mar 2016 34,745 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 34,744 miles

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

nearside rear brake discs signs of heated

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 VYF 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 VYF, 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 VYF registered?

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

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