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DS63 LVA

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Yellow Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,627 mi
Last recorded83,627 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS63 LVA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 83,627 miles

Offside Front Daytime running lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp NOT WORKING (4.2.3 (c))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 83,265 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Daytime running lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp NOT WORKING (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 74,545 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 74,534 miles

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

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 68,571 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 66,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 64,956 miles

Rear both sides rear tyres wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Fail 30 Nov 2021 64,956 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear both sides rear tyres wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Pass 11 Dec 2020 63,409 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 56,030 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 54,997 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Jan 2018 47,297 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 47,297 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 41,598 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 LVA is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Yellow with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LVA, 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 LVA registered?

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

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