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DN63 CAE

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,279 mi
Last recorded77,279 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN63 CAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 77,279 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 77,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 69,203 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 69,203 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexy split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 64,417 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 64,417 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine coolant level low

Pass 28 Nov 2022 59,493 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 54,542 miles

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 24 Nov 2021 54,542 miles

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

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 18 Nov 2020 49,499 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 49,499 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 46,604 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 42,932 miles

Front wipers poor

Nearside Front DRL inoperative

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 24 Nov 2018 42,932 miles

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

Front wipers poor

Nearside Front DRL inoperative

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 24 Nov 2017 40,050 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 37,073 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 3mm (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

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 CAE is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CAE, 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 CAE registered?

DN63 CAE is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 November 2013.

Is DN63 CAE safe to buy?

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