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DS63 VFA

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,239 mi
Last recorded131,239 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 131,239 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 122,146 miles

rear seats folded away at time of test

Fail 14 Mar 2023 122,146 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

rear seats folded away at time of test

Pass 15 Mar 2022 111,142 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 15 Mar 2022 111,142 miles

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

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

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 17 Mar 2021 99,650 miles

exhaust is corroded

offside front tyre is starting to crack in tread

Pass 21 Mar 2020 92,670 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 92,654 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 79,647 miles

Fuel filler cap seal perished

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre bold on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre bold on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2018 65,818 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 49,241 miles

Exhaust mounting bar bent

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 VFA is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VFA, 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 VFA registered?

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

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