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DS13 ZXU

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,598 mi
Last recorded107,598 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 ZXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 107,598 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 107,588 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (PRS) (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (PRS) (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 100,935 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 100,928 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 96,175 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 96,175 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 89,027 miles

Offside Rear Inner Non-compulsory position lamp not working

Fail 19 Jan 2023 89,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Non-compulsory position lamp not working

Pass 19 Jan 2022 81,138 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer perished

Nearside Front Coolant leak Header tank ()

Fail 19 Jan 2022 81,138 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer perished

Nearside Front Coolant leak Header tank ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 73,296 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coolant leak Around header tank area ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 62,954 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 55,404 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 55,404 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 49,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre out of shape

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre out of shape

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Jul 2016 41,914 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 ZXU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZXU, 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 ZXU registered?

DS13 ZXU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 June 2013.

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