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DS63 VGL

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,150 mi
Last recorded88,150 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 88,150 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 84,765 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 82,598 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

coolant level low message on dash

Fail 26 Oct 2023 82,564 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

coolant level low message on dash

Pass 11 Oct 2022 78,430 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 78,430 miles

Emissions not tested major coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 4 Oct 2021 68,728 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 66,588 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 57,580 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 49,677 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 43,962 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 35,841 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 35,841 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

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 VGL 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 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 VGL, 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 VGL registered?

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

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The MOT history for DS63 VGL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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