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DN63 BYW

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,057 mi
Last recorded97,057 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN63 BYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 97,057 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 97,057 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 95,108 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2024 95,097 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 76,916 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 72,390 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 67,741 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 62,973 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 60,868 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 60,861 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 55,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 47,727 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 40,942 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to split

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 34,601 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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DN63 BYW is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DN63 BYW, 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 BYW registered?

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

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