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DS63 VDK

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,416 mi
Last recorded126,416 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS63 VDK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 126,416 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front DRL inoperative

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 11 Mar 2026 126,413 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to back box excessive blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box and pipes corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

DPF full warning message illuminated

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front DRL Inoperative

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 122,964 miles

exhaust corroded

possable bind on near side rear brake

Pass 29 Jan 2024 106,022 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2023 104,018 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 104,018 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high x2 osf / nsf (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 103,746 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 82,805 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 70,480 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 70,480 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 59,638 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 19 Dec 2018 58,702 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 49,344 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 39,222 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 VDK is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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