CarVerify

Free Car Check

DS63 SFX

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1956cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

46,426 mi
Last recorded46,426 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS63 SFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 46,426 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 46,426 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

NSF daytime light not working

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2026 45,453 miles

Nearside Front drl inop

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres between 2/3mm 224/45/17 91y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 42,731 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 40,052 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 40,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 37,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is heavily worn on inner edge and also tyre is on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is heavily worn on inner edge also tyre is on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 35,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 35,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 32,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

engine under tray is loose.

Pass 13 Jan 2020 30,246 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 27,624 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 27,624 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 25,450 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 23,654 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 23,654 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DS63 SFX is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DS63 SFX?

You can check the full history of DS63 SFX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DS63 SFX registered?

DS63 SFX is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 December 2013.

Is DS63 SFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS63 SFX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DS63 SFX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DS63 SFX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.