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DS63 TWL

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

148,513 mi
Last recorded148,513 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS63 TWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 148,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 148,513 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 141,917 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 141,917 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 133,246 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 125,269 miles

o/side front top mount has play

n/side c.v boot perrishing

Pass 3 Dec 2021 112,680 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 112,675 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 106,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY close (1.8mm on digital TDG) and severely worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY close (1.7mm on digital TDG) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 106,309 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY close (1.8mm on digital TDG) and severely worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY close (1.7mm on digital TDG) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 95,435 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Nov 2019 95,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Dec 2018 86,804 miles

Front windscreen wiper blades have slight smearing in use

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced damaged/deformed behind front bumper (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper corner has some damage and partially insecure

Fail 20 Dec 2018 86,804 miles

Front windscreen wiper blades have slight smearing in use

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced damaged/deformed behind front bumper (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper corner has some damage and partially insecure

Pass 29 Nov 2017 76,969 miles

Nearside (Sill has sealant split along underside, unable to ascertain integrity of sill's strength.)

Nearside Front (Sill damaged, Crushed at front part of sill)

Nearside Front Accident damage behind wing & bumper not repaired, structural integrity suspect in event of crash

Nearside Front Brake back-plate bent

Seat in customers driving potion is potentially too close to air bag (25cm), see owners manual

Fail 29 Nov 2017 76,969 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside (Sill has sealant split along underside, unable to ascertain integrity of sill's strength.)

Nearside Front (Sill damaged, Crushed at front part of sill)

Nearside Front Accident damage behind wing & bumper not repaired, structural integrity suspect in event of crash

Nearside Front Brake back-plate bent

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Seat in customers driving potion is potentially too close to air bag (25cm), see owners manual

Pass 22 Dec 2016 66,645 miles

Nearside Front Accident damage behind wing & bumper not repaired, structural integrity suspect in event of crash.

Nearside Front Brake back-plate bent

Nearside Front Sill damaged, Crushed at front part of sill

Nearside Sill has sealant split along underside, unable to ascertain integrity of sill's strength.

Seat in customers driving potion is potentially too close to air bag (25cm), see owners manual.

Fail 19 Dec 2016 66,578 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Lamp Is broken/faulty (red lens on inside is loose) (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Brake back-plate bent

Nearside Front Sill damaged, Crushed at front part of sill

Nearside Sill has sealant split along underside, unable to ascertain integrity of sill's strength.

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part PRS (3.6.B.4a)

Seat in customers driving potion is potentially too close to air bag (25cm), see owners manual.

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 TWL is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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