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DK63 ELC

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,838 mi
Last recorded124,838 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK63 ELC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 124,838 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 124,838 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 119,870 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 119,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 111,910 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 111,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 105,599 miles

vehicle restricted view

Fail 27 Sep 2022 105,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

vehicle restricted view

Pass 27 Sep 2021 99,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

vehicle restricted view

Fail 27 Sep 2021 99,808 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

vehicle restricted view

Pass 29 Sep 2020 94,885 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 86,262 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 86,262 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted lower bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 78,392 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Sep 2018 78,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Aug 2017 67,482 miles

Nearside Front windscreen has a small crack to bottom corner.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 53,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in sidewall, no cords showing

Windscreen cracked, nearside front above chassis stamp. Not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 2 Sep 2016 53,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in sidewall, no cords showing

Windscreen cracked, nearside front above chassis stamp. Not affecting drivers view of the road

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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DK63 ELC is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DK63 ELC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK63 ELC registered?

DK63 ELC is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 September 2013.

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