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DS63 PZV

2013 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,155 mi
Last recorded106,155 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS63 PZV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 106,155 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 106,155 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 100,651 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 100,651 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 May 2024 89,429 miles

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

Fuel cap seal cracking and perished

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

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

Fail 30 May 2024 89,429 miles

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

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

Fuel cap seal cracking and perished

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - at 4mm also cracking on tread and slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear heatshield loose

Pass 7 Jun 2023 78,111 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking and perished

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

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

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 6 Jun 2023 78,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded - mid and rear sections

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

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

Fuel cap seal cracking and perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm also cracking on tread and worn on edges - 215/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Unevenly worn on inner edge and cracking on tread - at 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 6 Jun 2022 67,936 miles

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

Offside Front fog light bulb not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly on inner edge and cracking on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2022 67,936 miles

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

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

Offside Front fog light bulb not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly on inner edge and cracking on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2021 58,020 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

exhaust system corroded

fuel cap seal cracking and perished

Pass 2 Jun 2020 52,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm and cracking on tread - 215/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre repairable

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm - 215/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust system corroded

fuel cap seal cracking and perished

Pass 11 Jun 2019 43,787 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

fuel cap seal cracking and perished

Fail 11 Jun 2019 43,787 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

fuel cap seal cracking and perished

nearside front day time running light not working

Pass 23 May 2018 31,836 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 24,884 miles

Offside Front TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 12 Oct 2016 15,447 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 PZV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 PZV, 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 PZV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 December 2013.

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