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DS63 VFM

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,567 mi
Last recorded100,567 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 100,567 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 96,591 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))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 93,088 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 92,927 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Edges of red lens damaged. (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 83,476 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 75,072 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2021 75,033 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens damaged emits white light to rear (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 67,534 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device perished

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Steering column; has side to side movement

Pass 19 Dec 2019 61,340 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 61,340 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 53,640 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 45,217 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi fractured (7.1.2)

Front wipers deteriorated/smearing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also cracked in tread grooves (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also cracked in tread grooves (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 36,322 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 VFM is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VFM, 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 VFM registered?

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

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