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DE63 VNS

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,096 mi
Last recorded81,096 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE63 VNS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 81,096 miles

O/S/R tyre on legal limit, perished and worn on edge

Pass 7 Nov 2023 74,834 miles

O/S/F tyre close to legal limit and worn almost to core on inner edge

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

Possible ABS fault

Fail 6 Nov 2023 74,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/S/F tyre close to legal limit and worn almost to core on inner edge

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

Possible ABS fault

Pass 12 Oct 2022 69,206 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 63,748 miles

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

Front both front brake discs are lipped and worn

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear brake discs are lipped and worn

Fail 7 Jul 2021 63,706 miles

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

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

Front both front brake discs are lipped and worn

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear brake discs are lipped and worn

Pass 16 Jul 2020 56,548 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 52,571 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 52,571 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 37,420 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 May 2018 37,417 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 31,576 miles

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

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

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 VNS is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VNS, 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 DE63 VNS registered?

DE63 VNS is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 October 2013.

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The MOT history for DE63 VNS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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