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DS62 EWD

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,701 mi
Last recorded96,701 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 EWD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 96,701 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 95,105 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 95,105 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 108,137 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 108,137 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 106,237 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 104,111 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 103,211 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 103,211 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 99,938 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 99,930 miles

coolant leaks

nearside front tyre worn

Fail 30 Nov 2017 99,930 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

coolant leaks

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 27 Sep 2016 79,013 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 79,010 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 77,025 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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DS62 EWD is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EWD, 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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DS62 EWD is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 January 2013.

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