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DS63 UTK

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,302 mi
Last recorded85,302 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS63 UTK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 85,302 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear rear suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2025 85,302 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear rear suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2024 80,617 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 70,472 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 70,472 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 64,938 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 64,936 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 59,515 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 52,310 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 52,306 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 45,027 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 38,120 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 26,822 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 21,513 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 UTK is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,398cc 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 UTK, 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 UTK registered?

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

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