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DF63 KOV

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,408 mi
Last recorded143,408 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF63 KOV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 143,408 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front flexi webbing in a poor state. Not leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck and breather pipes corroded ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front o/s daytime light imop

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in edge ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight brake bind (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both cables have casing damage, but operate correctly (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres wearing on edges. o/s/r tyre low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 132,844 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable outer casing split @ axle mounting (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable outer casing split @ axle mounting (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Daytime running light inoperative

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 123,048 miles

Coolant level low

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Casing damaged @ axle mount (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Daytime running light inoperative

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge devoid of tread and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Casing damaged @ axle mount (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Daytime running light inoperative

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge devoid of tread and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 123,045 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split and drive shaft joint insecure in gearbox (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant level low

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Casing damaged @ axle mount (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Daytime running light inoperative

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge devoid of tread and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Casing damaged @ axle mount (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Daytime running light inoperative

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge devoid of tread and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 112,373 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

Nearside Front Daytime running light inoperative

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 101,645 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 101,640 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 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))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 92,555 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 84,696 miles

N/S/R TYRE TREAD ON WEAR LIMIT OUTER EDGE

ONE OF N/S/R SIDELAMPS NOT WORKING

Pass 31 Oct 2018 74,210 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 65,203 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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DF63 KOV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DF63 KOV, 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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DF63 KOV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2013.

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