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DF62 VBK

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,353 mi
Last recorded83,353 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF62 VBK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 83,353 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 80,456 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox diff/seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded near/side and off/side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 78,590 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 75,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 69,801 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2022 69,801 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 64,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 59,504 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 54,541 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 54,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 47,687 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 41,022 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 27 Sep 2016 34,754 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 29,619 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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DF62 VBK is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DF62 VBK, 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 VBK registered?

DF62 VBK is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 February 2013.

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