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DS13 ZMY

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1362cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,790 mi
Last recorded104,790 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 ZMY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,362cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 104,790 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal anti slip slightly damaged

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal slightly perished & cracked

Nearside Front ABS cable not fully secured

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2025 104,786 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal anti slip slightly defective

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal slightly perishing & cracked

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 104,781 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking leak at union (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Alt belt severely deteriorated

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Brake pedal wearing smooth brake pedal rubber torn (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2 minor leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2024 98,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 89,142 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 79,884 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 79,884 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 73,007 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 73,007 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 68,014 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 68,014 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 56,559 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 56,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 44,508 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 44,508 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 30,953 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 44,969 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 26,945 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 ZMY is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,362cc petrol 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 ZMY, 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 ZMY is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 2013.

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