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DS62 ESN

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,291 mi
Last recorded165,291 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 ESN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 165,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 165,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Lower bolt is loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 157,697 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 152,897 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 145,721 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 145,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 141,072 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 131,250 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 131,208 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 126,040 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 116,751 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 116,682 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 105,380 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 105,292 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s and o/s/f (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 93,000 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 92,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 76,582 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 70,669 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DS62 ESN is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DS62 ESN, 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 DS62 ESN registered?

DS62 ESN is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 January 2013.

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