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DS13 XXB

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,409 mi
Last recorded88,409 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 XXB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 88,409 miles

Coolant level low, expansion bottle empty.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Compliance bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler fuel pipes corroded. ()

Fail 22 Oct 2025 88,409 miles

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

Coolant level low, expansion bottle empty.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Compliance bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler fuel pipes corroded. ()

Pass 21 Oct 2024 83,853 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 83,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low, expansion bottle empty.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs pitted / scored / worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 78,498 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc worn / corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 73,463 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 73,463 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 67,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm of tread left, 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm of tread left, 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 67,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm of tread left, 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm of tread left, 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 61,915 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s bulb not working. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 53,926 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 53,925 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs unevenly worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 44,205 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 42,389 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 42,839 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 37,187 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 27,744 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 27,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 XXB is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XXB, 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 XXB registered?

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

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