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Both front to rear brake pipes have areas where the protective coatings are swollen and deteriorated
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre 225/50/17 ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear coatings bubbled (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coatings bubbled (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre 225/50/17 ()
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipe protective coatings bubbling (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside park brake slightly low on performance
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both rear tyres wearing unevenly (feathered inner edge treads)
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both - bubbling under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bubbling under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Both rear tyres wearing unevenly (feathered inner edge treads)
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both - bubbling under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bubbling under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear both tyres - tread out of shape inner edges
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear both tyres - tread out of shape inner edges
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))
ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE BAY AREA
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP PROVISION WEARING SMOOTH
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE AREA
ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE BAY AREA
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP PROVISION WEARING SMOOTH
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE AREA
ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION
Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test BELOW REAR VIEW MIRROR WITHIN DRIVERS VIEW ()
DPF WARNING INDICATING FAULT WARNING LAMP SHOWING ON DASH DISPLAY
ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA
SERVICE WARNING INDICATOR SHOWING ON DASH DISPLAY
UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test BELOW REAR VIEW MIRROR WITHIN DRIVERS VIEW ()
DPF WARNING INDICATING FAULT WARNING LAMP SHOWING ON DASH DISPLAY
ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT 1.5MM ADVISE REPLACEMENT (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
SERVICE WARNING INDICATOR SHOWING ON DASH DISPLAY
UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION
front brake pads worn low
front tyres worn low, n/s/f on legal limit
rear brake pads worn low
rear tyres stepped inner edges
rear tyres worn low
rear wiper blade torn
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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DF62 VBV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 VBV, 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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DF62 VBV is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 February 2013.
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