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DS13 YGL

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,849 mi
Last recorded109,849 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 YGL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 109,849 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 2.3mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 2.3mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also nailed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 23 Sep 2025 109,831 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 2.3mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 2.3mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also nailed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 9 Oct 2024 102,677 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

Fail 7 Oct 2024 102,629 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer 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 exhaust flexi slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear exhaust heatshield slightly insecure

Pass 14 Oct 2023 92,932 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 78,659 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))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 78,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 66,733 miles

Engine and under covers fitted

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))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 66,728 miles

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

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 16 Jul 2021 66,570 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 63,739 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 60,867 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 53,151 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 53,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front day running light inop

Pass 19 Jun 2017 43,802 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING NEAR LEGAL LIMIT

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

FRONT DISCS LIPPED AND PADS WEARING LOW

Pass 16 Jun 2016 35,943 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 YGL is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YGL, 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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DS13 YGL is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 2013.

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