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DS63 ARZ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,859 mi
Last recorded151,859 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS63 ARZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 151,859 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s and slight judder (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front n/s and o/s wearing inner and outer shoulders and wearing close to wear bars

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres n/s and o/s heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and wearing very close to wear bars

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s upper and central (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 151,859 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s and slight judder (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front n/s and o/s wearing inner and outer shoulders and wearing close to wear bars

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres n/s and o/s heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and wearing very close to wear bars

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s upper and central (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 132,378 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 132,378 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 114,955 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 114,949 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 93,840 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 84,031 miles

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

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

Offside Day Running Light Not Working

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 73,427 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 56,379 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 42,437 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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DS63 ARZ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DS63 ARZ, 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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DS63 ARZ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2013.

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