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DS63 VHJ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,267 mi
Last recorded140,267 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS63 VHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 140,267 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 126,863 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2025 126,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 103,191 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 79,558 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 64,860 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 64,860 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 54,716 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 50,898 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 37,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 30,170 miles

both front wipers torn

osr rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 23 May 2017 27,556 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 20,500 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 VHJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VHJ, 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 VHJ registered?

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

Is DS63 VHJ safe to buy?

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