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DS63 VDY

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,454 mi
Last recorded75,454 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 75,454 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 May 2025 68,641 miles
Fail 31 May 2025 68,641 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 62,501 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 59,018 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 55,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 45,840 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 41,331 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 33,512 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking on outer walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 27,287 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 25,913 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 24,082 miles

fuel cap seal slight perished

Fail 5 Dec 2016 24,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel cap seal slight perished

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 VDY is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VDY, 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 VDY registered?

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

Is DS63 VDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS63 VDY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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