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DS13 ZWA

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

119,524 mi
Last recorded119,524 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 ZWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 119,524 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 119,524 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 111,072 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 111,072 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 104,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-2mm with shoulder wear and cracking 215 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-2mm with shoulder wear and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 98,880 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 4-3mm 215 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 92,714 miles

CAT to front pipe stud broken. Still secured with 2 studs and nuts.

Fail 15 Nov 2021 92,714 miles

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

CAT to front pipe stud broken. Still secured with 2 studs and nuts.

Pass 30 Oct 2020 86,275 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 79,871 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 70,137 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 65,660 miles

Coolant low

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

High Level Brake Lamp Inoperative

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 53,219 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 41,223 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 41,222 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre deflating ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge totally bald 215/50/r17 (4.1.E.1)

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 ZWA is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black 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 ZWA, 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 ZWA registered?

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

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