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DN63 PLX

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,607 mi
Last recorded159,607 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN63 PLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 159,607 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 147,814 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 135,578 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 123,418 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 123,337 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 115,153 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 114,903 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 105,502 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 105,502 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 97,476 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 97,471 miles

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 81,061 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 66,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 48,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 PLX is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PLX, 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 PLX registered?

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

Is DN63 PLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN63 PLX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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