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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,598 cc

Y13 COUMOT history

Y13 COU is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 14 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 125,883 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

Y13 COU black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Astra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
125,883 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y13 COU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
14 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y13 COU was last recorded at 125,883 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 9,209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
116,674 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,209 miles
Average per year
8,994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,883 miles
  • 2025 – 116,674 miles
  • 2024 – 108,881 miles
  • 2023 – 97,586 miles
  • 2022 – 85,524 miles
  • 2021 – 74,213 miles
  • 2020 – 66,605 miles
  • 2019 – 59,417 miles
  • 2018 – 48,336 miles
  • 2017 – 42,275 miles
  • 2016 – 34,454 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,883 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn/lipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,883 miles (+9,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    125,883 miles
    Test number
    809789378522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass116,674 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    116,674 miles
    Test number
    491259327798
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail116,674 miles (+7,793)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,674 miles
    Test number
    807858151245
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass108,881 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    108,881 miles
    Test number
    902643635594
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily worn/lipped. Difficult to see inner pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear low, difficult to see due to heavily lipped discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded, nearside suspect has been binding at some point. Disc has changed colour (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail108,881 miles (+11,295)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,881 miles
    Test number
    552983138754
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working Wiper not tested (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working Wiper not tested (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily worn/lipped. Difficult to see inner pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear low, difficult to see due to heavily lipped discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded, nearside suspect has been binding at some point. Disc has changed colour (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass97,586 miles (+12,062)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    97,586 miles
    Test number
    195172819836
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe, emissions limit just met (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides appear low compared to outer pads. Discs are lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre Screw
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass85,524 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    85,524 miles
    Test number
    278814998723
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, faces slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail85,524 miles (+11,311)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,524 miles
    Test number
    782236212272
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, faces slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass74,213 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    74,213 miles
    Test number
    838082612657
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail74,213 miles (+7,608)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,213 miles
    Test number
    928962720423
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass66,605 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    66,605 miles
    Test number
    838389403808
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail66,605 miles (+7,188)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,605 miles
    Test number
    257059352196
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass59,417 miles (+11,081)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    59,417 miles
    Test number
    582020740934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,336 miles (+6,061)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    48,336 miles
    Test number
    477499183435
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass42,275 miles (+7,821)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    42,275 miles
    Test number
    888019533920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    34,454 miles
    Test number
    472975451150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y13 COU

Does Y13 COU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y13 COU is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y13 COU?
The MOT on Y13 COU is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y13 COU done?
Y13 COU was recorded at 125,883 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 8,994 miles a year.
Has Y13 COU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y13 COU has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on Y13 COU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y13 COU find?
Y13 COU passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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