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CA62 COU

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,209 mi
Last recorded116,209 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA62 COU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 116,209 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 116,205 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 101,233 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 90,109 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 90,107 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 84,868 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 78,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 70,873 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 63,398 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 52,087 miles

Engine cover + under tray fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 52,087 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Engine cover + under tray fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 44,508 miles

Offside Front inside edge of tyre wearing thin

Pass 5 Dec 2016 37,323 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 29,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

various scratches

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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CA62 COU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CA62 COU, 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 CA62 COU registered?

CA62 COU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 January 2013.

Is CA62 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA62 COU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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