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DS63 UCB

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,749 mi
Last recorded114,749 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 114,749 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 109,956 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 105,778 miles

Nearside Front inner edge worn

Offside Front inner edge worn

Pass 20 Jan 2023 98,623 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 91,339 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 91,337 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure fitted incorrectly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2021 81,815 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2021 81,815 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit, badly worn on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

it is recommended that coil springs are replaced in pairs

Pass 26 Jun 2019 66,511 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 54,386 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge.

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge.

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 38,945 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 UCB is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UCB, 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 UCB registered?

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

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