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DS63 TGE

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,602 mi
Last recorded142,602 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS63 TGE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 142,602 miles

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

outer sill slightly damaged tape covered cannot fully inspect

Pass 12 Jul 2025 137,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp bracket broken but secure

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside outer sill damaged/taped - unable to fully inspect

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 128,734 miles

All discs slightly worn

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2024 128,728 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

All discs slightly worn

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2023 119,001 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 114,033 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 107,337 miles

Coolant leak

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 107,337 miles

Coolant leak

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 100,098 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front tyre slightly damaged on inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2017 90,055 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 74,354 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 73,951 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 TGE is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TGE, 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 TGE registered?

DS63 TGE is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 December 2013.

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