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DN63 TVJ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,107 mi
Last recorded100,107 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN63 TVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 100,107 miles

Airbox insecure

Coolant low

Fuel cap washer deteriorated

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive clutch pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arm mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking and has a few cuts in it (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arm mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 99,999 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Airbox insecure

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear, overheated (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant low

Fuel cap washer deteriorated

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive clutch pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arm mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking and has a few cuts in it (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arm mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 93,024 miles

Airbox incorrectly mounted and insecure

Coolant low, signs of leak from water pump area

Fuel cap washer deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in shoulder ()

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

Rear heatshield insecure

Fail 6 Nov 2024 93,024 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed Due to various leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Airbox incorrectly mounted and insecure

Coolant low, signs of leak from water pump area

Fuel cap washer deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in shoulder ()

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

Rear heatshield insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2023 82,827 miles

Airbox insecurely mounted

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Fuel cap washer deteriorated

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 82,827 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Airbox insecurely mounted

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Fuel cap washer deteriorated

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively over-heated (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 74,510 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 68,393 miles

Fuel cap washer slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Nov 2021 68,393 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens insecure and showing white light to the rear (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel cap washer slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2020 60,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 54,916 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 54,916 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing white light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 47,520 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 38,567 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 30,514 miles

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

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 TVJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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