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DN63 FSJ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

190,254 mi
Last recorded190,254 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN63 FSJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 190,254 miles

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

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

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

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

parking brake efficiency only just met 16%

Fail 19 Jul 2025 188,045 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side adjusment (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side in opperative (1.4.1 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) internal slide bushes worn and causing knocking when driving (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 166,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre misshapen on inside edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Strut top has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre misshapen on inside edge

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 166,647 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to excessive oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill has been repaired with body filler. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Undertray foam saturated and underside of vehicle covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre misshapen on inside edge

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Strut top has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre misshapen on inside edge

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 126,129 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 126,006 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 84,819 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 80,515 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 69,267 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 69,267 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 64,024 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 57,645 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 57,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 51,021 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 51,021 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges 225/50/17

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 41,316 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 FSJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel 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 FSJ, 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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DN63 FSJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 November 2013.

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