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DS63 LXJ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,191 mi
Last recorded68,191 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 68,191 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 68,173 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Vehicle emitting excessive blue smoke from exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2025 66,445 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 61,133 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 53,138 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 49,331 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 44,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 V Conti (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside washer jet blocked

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 40,767 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 37,426 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 32,248 miles

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

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

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

brake fluid level slightly low due to pad wear

Fail 11 Dec 2018 32,243 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected internal lens insecure (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

brake fluid level slightly low due to pad wear

Pass 12 Dec 2017 27,039 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 21,023 miles

Wiper blades smearing slightly

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 LXJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LXJ, 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 LXJ registered?

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

Is DS63 LXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS63 LXJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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