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DS63 LUW

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,442 mi
Last recorded110,442 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS63 LUW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 110,442 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 107,810 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 107,809 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 102,162 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive fill 2 litre engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 96,562 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 94,062 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 89,711 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 89,711 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on edges 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 82,324 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive front and side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing.

engine management light on when starting test. light went out during test.

Pass 12 Dec 2018 70,810 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 70,010 miles

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 56,863 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 44,892 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 LUW is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LUW, 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 LUW registered?

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

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