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DS63 LCX

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,979 mi
Last recorded98,979 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS63 LCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 98,979 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front bumper loose but still secure

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 81,097 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 81,097 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 71,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 66,491 miles

Coolant level low.

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

Offside front running lamp not working but only affecta vehicles from 01/03/2018.

Pass 5 Jan 2022 60,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 57,465 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 57,465 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 54,918 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 54,918 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 49,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 49,970 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 44,466 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 36,714 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 36,714 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 LCX is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 DS63 LCX, 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 LCX registered?

DS63 LCX is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 December 2013.

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