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DS13 YXO

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,827 mi
Last recorded90,827 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 YXO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2026 90,827 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both day running lamps are not working

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 85,942 miles

Front daytime running lights innoperative

Fail 19 Jan 2025 85,942 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Front daytime running lights innoperative

Pass 27 Jan 2024 81,930 miles

Front both Daytime Lights not working

Offside Rear Outer light lens damaged

Fail 20 Jan 2024 81,767 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front both Daytime Lights not working

Offside Rear Outer light lens damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2023 77,584 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Worn & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 77,584 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Worn & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 71,306 miles

Coolant level low

DRL's not working

Pass 19 Jan 2021 64,849 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts, worn close to legal limit. Nearside front won on edge advise wheel alignment 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 64,849 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts, worn close to legal limit. Nearside front won on edge advise wheel alignment 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jul 2019 52,523 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 42,655 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 42,506 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jul 2017 33,169 miles

Engine cover & under-trays fitted, restricting view of some components

Engine management light on.

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 24,733 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 YXO is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YXO, 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 YXO is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 July 2013.

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