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DS63 KYB

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,925 mi
Last recorded83,925 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 83,925 miles

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

Front Bumper damaged

Fail 14 Sep 2023 83,925 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 83,925 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery flat not holding charge

Both front fogs inop

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2020 83,915 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front daytime running lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Outer female seat belt stalk -surround broken

front discs worn

front tyres worn out on inner edges and nearside front down to 1.8mm 215/50/17

Pass 19 Dec 2019 81,411 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front fog light inop

Nearside Mudguard insecure missing ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear seat belt buckle cover damaged

Fail 17 Dec 2019 81,411 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak wouldn't pass test on lamda reading (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27"25" f (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Bumper likely to become detached badly damaged and insecure (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front fog light inop

Nearside Mudguard insecure missing ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear seat belt buckle cover damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2018 75,260 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 59,077 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 37,080 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Inner 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 KYB is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KYB, 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 KYB is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 December 2013.

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