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DC63 BLV

2013 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,674 mi
Last recorded101,674 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC63 BLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 101,674 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 90,523 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 90,523 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 86,552 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 86,122 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 77,943 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 70,053 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 61,917 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 61,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Sep 2019 54,529 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 47,086 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 44,982 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 32,562 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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DC63 BLV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DC63 BLV, 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 DC63 BLV registered?

DC63 BLV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is DC63 BLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC63 BLV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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