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DS63 TCV

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,789 mi
Last recorded100,789 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS63 TCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 100,789 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 100,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 92,769 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 86,827 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 86,826 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 74,150 miles

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

O/S/F tyre starting to wear on edges

Fail 25 Jan 2023 74,145 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60 R16 92H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

O/S/F tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 17 Feb 2022 69,939 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edge(s)

Pass 11 Feb 2021 69,774 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 64,401 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 56,433 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 47,647 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 39,109 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre has cut to outer sidewall - no cords showing at present

Fail 14 Dec 2016 39,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre has cut to outer sidewall - no cords showing at present

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 TCV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TCV, 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

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What year was DS63 TCV registered?

DS63 TCV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 December 2013.

Is DS63 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS63 TCV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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