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DN63 ACU

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,087 mi
Last recorded118,087 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN63 ACU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 118,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on both shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coolant leak slight leak ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing chunk missing on sidewall no chords visible time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 118,087 miles

Offside Rear Outer Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on both shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coolant leak slight leak ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing chunk missing on sidewall no chords visible time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 112,863 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall as damage no chords time of test (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 108,085 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 108,085 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 102,149 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 102,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2022 95,895 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS CRACKING BADLY ON INNER EDGE

Pass 4 May 2021 88,896 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2021 88,894 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi Pipe Leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 86,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 72,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 72,552 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Dec 2018 60,538 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Fail 4 Dec 2018 60,538 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 50,392 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 41,568 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 41,568 miles

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

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

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

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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DN63 ACU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc 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 DN63 ACU, 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 DN63 ACU registered?

DN63 ACU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2013.

Is DN63 ACU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN63 ACU shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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