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DS63 VBK

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

103,586 mi
Last recorded103,586 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS63 VBK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 103,586 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

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

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 101,092 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

oil leaks

slight ware on nearside front tyre

Fail 22 Nov 2024 101,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

oil leaks

slight ware on nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2023 97,704 miles

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

fuel cap sealing ring perished

Pass 5 Dec 2022 94,035 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 90,577 miles

Coil spring corroded O/s And N/s Rear Suspension Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s And N/s Rear Tyres Worn On Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 86,083 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 80,975 miles

Coolant leak ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/s/r Tyre Cracked And Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s And N/s Front Tyres Close To Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s And N/s Front Tyres Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 76,673 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2018 63,401 miles

Front exhaust flexi mess corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2017 49,595 miles

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 VBK is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 VBK, 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 VBK registered?

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

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