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DS63 LFF

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,609 mi
Last recorded106,609 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS63 LFF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 106,609 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 106,599 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened unable to inspect fully due to undertrays (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 105,186 miles

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 5 Sep 2024 102,125 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 91,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 86,342 miles

Offside Rear Signs of o/s rear brake been binding but o.k at time of test

Fail 22 Aug 2022 86,340 miles

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

Offside Rear Signs of o/s rear brake been binding but o.k at time of test

Pass 6 Sep 2021 82,326 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 77,269 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 71,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 65,496 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 65,495 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 65,495 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 57,891 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Dec 2016 44,384 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 LFF is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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