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DS13 YBC

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,130 mi
Last recorded111,130 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 YBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 111,130 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 111,130 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 103,223 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 95,305 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 85,245 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 76,106 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and both have cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and n/s bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 76,106 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and both have cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and n/s bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 68,613 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 68,613 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 62,892 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 52,237 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 36,750 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 36,745 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 34,287 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 31,225 miles

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 YBC is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YBC, 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 YBC registered?

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

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