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DA63 BVY

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,845 mi
Last recorded173,845 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA63 BVY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 173,845 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front driving lamp bulb not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 173,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged side wall showing cord/ badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front driving lamp bulb not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 168,110 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023
Pass 3 Oct 2022 160,863 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 155,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 154,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction scuff marks on swept area (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 135,264 miles

Rear brakes worn

Pass 8 Dec 2019 112,345 miles

front tyres wearing,offside rear seat belt slight damaged.offside rear spring coils clashing.

Fail 7 Dec 2019 112,345 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front tyres wearing,offside rear seat belt slight damaged.offside rear spring coils clashing.

Pass 8 Dec 2018 82,396 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 63,028 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 63,026 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 42,917 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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DA63 BVY is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DA63 BVY, 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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DA63 BVY is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2013.

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