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DS63 VBF

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,977 mi
Last recorded88,977 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 88,977 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 78,080 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 64,152 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 64,152 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60/16 worn out on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 53,532 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 50,248 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 48,276 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Wipers streaky.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Daytime running light inoperative.

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 47,365 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 47,364 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2019 44,682 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 44,638 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sat nav bracket (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 39,853 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 30,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VBF is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 VBF, 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 VBF registered?

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

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The MOT history for DS63 VBF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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