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DS63 OAA

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,801 mi
Last recorded106,801 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 106,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2025 106,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2024 106,415 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR/OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

has under trays fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2024 106,415 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to eml (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NSF/OSF (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR/OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

has under trays fitted

heat shield loose at rear

Pass 9 Dec 2023 105,888 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2023 105,888 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 96,918 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 84,958 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 84,958 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 70,762 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 62,755 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x child seats fitted ()

nearside rear bumper loose

Fail 21 Nov 2019 62,755 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - at 3mm and worn on inner edge - 215/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x child seats fitted ()

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

nearside rear bumper loose

Pass 15 Nov 2018 55,936 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm also worn on edges - 215/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - offside rear disc has heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

exhaust system corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2018 55,936 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working all (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm also worn on edges - 215/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - offside rear disc has heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2017 49,189 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 49,189 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Day Time Running Light Not Working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Punctured ()

Pass 19 Dec 2016 44,154 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 44,154 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (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 OAA is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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