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DS63 LWJ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

130,059 mi
Last recorded130,059 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS63 LWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 130,059 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 115,787 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 102,433 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 102,279 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 88,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall. 225/50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 71,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 225/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to LEGAL LIMIT. 225/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm - 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 225/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm - 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 225/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 62,544 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 56,528 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 48,271 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 39,043 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 30,205 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm 225/50x17 (4.1.E.1)

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 LWJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS63 LWJ registered?

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

Is DS63 LWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS63 LWJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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