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DS63 LML

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,639 mi
Last recorded64,639 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS63 LML
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 64,639 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 63,005 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 11 Aug 2025 63,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Aug 2024 62,188 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 60,080 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 60,080 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 57,620 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 56,002 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 56,002 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 50,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 46,223 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 40,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seal cracking slightly.

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

Rear washer inoperative.

Rear wiper torn.

Pass 8 Nov 2017 34,839 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 34,838 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear pads showing signs of overheating and discs reddish in colour

Pass 21 Oct 2016 28,817 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 28,817 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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 LML is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,398cc 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 LML, 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 LML is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 December 2013.

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