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DS63 VEP

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,049 mi
Last recorded79,049 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS63 VEP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 79,049 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2025 79,036 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 75,726 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 71,829 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2023 71,826 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front drl out

Offside Rear 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))

antifreeze leak

Pass 28 Nov 2022 66,597 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 61,376 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 61,376 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 54,644 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 54,644 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2019 49,492 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 49,489 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexy section blowing to excess (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 43,620 miles

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

Offside Front day time running light inop

Pass 13 Nov 2017 35,908 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 28,037 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 28,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VEP is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VEP, 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 VEP registered?

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

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