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DS13 XSD

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

196,948 mi
Last recorded196,948 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 XSD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 196,948 miles

dpf warning illuminated

handbrake requirements just met

Fail 11 Feb 2026

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

dpf warning illuminated

Pass 18 Feb 2025 190,628 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

dpf warning illuminated

Fail 13 Feb 2025

Fuel system component leaking injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

dpf warning illuminated

Pass 6 Feb 2024 173,982 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 163,643 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 163,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 154,909 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 154,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also nail in tyre obviously under inflated & worn on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel remaining. the movement indicating incorrect adjustment.

Pass 3 Feb 2021 127,932 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 108,888 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 108,888 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 82,741 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 58,148 miles

Offside Front heavily worn inner edge, non primary groove

Pass 26 May 2017 51,670 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 42,395 miles

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 XSD is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel 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 XSD, 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 XSD registered?

DS13 XSD is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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