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DS62 EXK

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1362cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,771 mi
Last recorded91,771 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 EXK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,362cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 91,771 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Aug 2025 91,770 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Aug 2024 87,297 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 85,325 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 79,365 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front wishbone rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 65,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 61,905 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Plus nail in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 52,292 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 52,287 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Sep 2019 45,212 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Sep 2018 35,483 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 33,135 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 16 Dec 2016 29,585 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 26,002 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 EXK is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,362cc 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 DS62 EXK, 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 EXK registered?

DS62 EXK is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 January 2013.

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