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DS63 UTX

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,097 mi
Last recorded96,097 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS63 UTX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 96,097 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 92,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 23 Nov 2023 89,638 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front day time running light not working

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 23 Nov 2023 89,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front day time running light not working

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 16 Nov 2022 85,073 miles

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

Offside Front day time running light not working

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 25 Nov 2021 80,336 miles

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

Offside Front daytime running light inoperative

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 1 Dec 2020 75,878 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on off side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 69,771 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Pass 5 Dec 2018 58,114 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 47,367 miles

DAMAGE TO THE N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL

DAMAGE TO THE REAR BOOT

FUEL CAP SEAL IS IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear TYRE IS CRACKED AND PERISHED

O/S FRONT DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Fail 8 Dec 2017 47,367 miles

DAMAGE TO THE N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL

DAMAGE TO THE REAR BOOT

FUEL CAP SEAL IS IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear TYRE IS CRACKED AND PERISHED

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S FRONT DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 36,890 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 36,890 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 UTX is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UTX, 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 UTX registered?

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

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