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DS63 LFR

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,126 mi
Last recorded120,126 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS63 LFR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 120,126 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge

Fail 8 May 2026 119,808 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge

Pass 16 May 2025 113,012 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 112,962 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 108,793 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 101,265 miles

Nearside Rear Lower reflector missing

Pass 17 Oct 2022 91,255 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2022 91,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 86,879 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jan 2021 79,781 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 79,781 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 75,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear registration plate bulb dim

Offside Front daytime running light not working

exhaust corroding

Pass 17 Jan 2019 67,189 miles

fuel cap seal is slightly perished

Fail 17 Jan 2019 67,178 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/60/16/92h (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

fuel cap seal is slightly perished

Pass 20 Nov 2017 60,389 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 52,360 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 LFR is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LFR, 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 LFR registered?

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

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