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DS63 SWZ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,867 mi
Last recorded93,867 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS63 SWZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 93,867 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 81,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 78,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords within tread no cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm edges 3mm centre 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer 3mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm edges 3mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear fog lens adrift slight white light

Fail 2 Feb 2024 78,646 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords within tread no cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm edges 3mm centre 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer 3mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm edges 3mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear fog lens adrift slight white light

Pass 6 Feb 2023 71,542 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 71,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 65,215 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 59,285 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 59,283 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 52,150 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 52,150 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 39,420 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 32,866 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases fexi pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 32,866 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases fexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 27,152 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 SWZ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SWZ, 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 SWZ registered?

DS63 SWZ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2013.

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