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DF62 VBV

2013 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,542 mi
Last recorded157,542 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF62 VBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 157,542 miles

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))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 156,206 miles

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 ()

Pass 13 Mar 2024 148,155 miles

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))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 138,835 miles

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))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 138,818 miles

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))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 128,732 miles

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

Rear both tyres - tread out of shape inner edges

Fail 8 Mar 2022 128,731 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 119,580 miles

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))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 113,215 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 103,613 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 103,613 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 83,879 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 62,384 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 62,384 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 42,907 miles

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?

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 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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