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DE63 YKM

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,016 mi
Last recorded102,016 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE63 YKM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 102,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges of tread low and damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 102,016 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges of tread low and damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 93,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 93,655 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 84,286 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 75,231 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 75,209 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 75,209 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 75,209 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 67,444 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 54,667 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 40,656 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 40,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2018 39,044 miles

Offside Front TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGES

Fail 22 Oct 2018 39,044 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TOO ENGINE MISFIRER (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGES

Pass 23 Oct 2017 35,438 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 25,368 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 25,368 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 YKM is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YKM, 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 YKM is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 October 2013.

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