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DS63 AEA

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

105,362 mi
Last recorded105,362 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS63 AEA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 105,362 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 96,589 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Aug 2022 96,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Aug 2022 96,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Daytime running lamp not working . requires fixing as NORTH WALES POLICE traffic offence report issued

Pass 15 Dec 2020 79,658 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 79,658 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 73,676 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 73,676 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 67,395 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 67,392 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 59,331 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 59,331 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 50,134 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DS63 AEA is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 DS63 AEA, 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 DS63 AEA registered?

DS63 AEA is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 December 2013.

Is DS63 AEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS63 AEA shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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