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DE63 OWB

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

84,641 mi
Last recorded84,641 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE63 OWB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 84,641 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 77,068 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 77,068 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 70,984 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 70,983 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 61,538 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 61,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2021 55,455 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 55,453 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 50,635 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 50,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 45,963 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 40,615 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 40,610 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2017 34,498 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 24,542 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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DE63 OWB is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DE63 OWB, 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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DE63 OWB is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2013.

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