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DS63 VFB

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,863 mi
Last recorded114,863 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS63 VFB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 114,863 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 112,757 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 110,192 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 106,944 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 104,160 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 104,159 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 100,224 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 100,216 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 87,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Screw in tread / slow puncture (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 87,689 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Screw in tread / slow puncture (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 70,148 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 70,074 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Dec 2017 54,579 miles

Rear Tyres have cracks in tread

Pass 4 Sep 2017 46,666 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 35,750 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 35,750 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front daytime running bulb inop

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 VFB is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VFB, 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 VFB registered?

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

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