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DS63 LHP

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,043 mi
Last recorded97,043 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS63 LHP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 97,043 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 90,509 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 90,509 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 83,853 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 79,526 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 72,062 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 71,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2019 63,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 52,683 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 19 Dec 2018 52,683 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 41,891 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 31,553 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 LHP is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LHP, 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 LHP registered?

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

Is DS63 LHP safe to buy?

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