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DS63 KXL

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,640 mi
Last recorded96,640 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS63 KXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 96,640 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 92,420 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (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))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel filler cap seal perished

fuel filler pipe corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2024 92,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe has been marked by tester (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (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))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel filler cap seal perished

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2023 87,926 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 82,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 76,638 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 71,791 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 65,688 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Dec 2018 57,899 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 49,719 miles

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Fail 12 Dec 2017 49,719 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 8 Dec 2016 40,812 miles

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

Nearside 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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DS63 KXL is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KXL, 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 KXL registered?

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

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