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DS63 LXP

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,495 mi
Last recorded104,495 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS63 LXP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 104,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

some underside suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2026 104,492 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened inner sill jacking point area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened inner sill jacking point area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened outer sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 99,189 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 99,173 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust DPF pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel pipe insecure fuel filler metal pipes badly corroded and insecure retaining clips corroded off (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 92,222 miles

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

Offside Rear parking brake lazy slow compared to n/s

Fail 6 Jun 2024 92,208 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear parking brake lazy slow compared to n/s

Pass 9 Jun 2023 86,198 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 86,194 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 79,636 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2022 79,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 72,541 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 66,451 miles

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 10 Jun 2020 66,949 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread split through (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread split through (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Jun 2019 60,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 44,799 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 41,697 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 33,671 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 LXP is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LXP, 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 LXP is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 December 2013.

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