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DS63 RAU

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

86,470 mi
Last recorded86,470 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS63 RAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 86,470 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 86,470 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2025 75,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 63,368 miles

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

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

coolant level low

covers and shields fitted

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 1 Jun 2023 50,499 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 41,803 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 41,803 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 31,516 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 31,401 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 29,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 21,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Daytime Running Lamp Not Working

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 14,302 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 12,980 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 7,262 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 6,963 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 RAU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 RAU, 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 RAU registered?

DS63 RAU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 December 2013.

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The MOT history for DS63 RAU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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