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DF62 AXZ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,754 mi
Last recorded139,754 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF62 AXZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,362cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 139,754 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 139,704 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 135,324 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))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 135,323 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule several (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 124,279 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 124,279 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 101,262 miles

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

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 101,260 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 98,633 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 94,364 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to perish but still sealing

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 94,364 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal starting to perish but still sealing

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 82,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip on (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip on (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip on (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip on (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 68,762 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 53,511 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 39,596 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 39,596 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DF62 AXZ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DF62 AXZ, 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 DF62 AXZ registered?

DF62 AXZ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 January 2013.

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The MOT history for DF62 AXZ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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