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DS62 GWU

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,765 mi
Last recorded130,765 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 130,765 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 130,764 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 112,603 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 96,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 80,230 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 80,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 75,042 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 69,040 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 65,355 miles

Fuel filler cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 56,605 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 49,398 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 49,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 39,862 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 33,430 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 GWU 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 78.6%.

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 GWU, 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 GWU registered?

DS62 GWU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 January 2013.

Is DS62 GWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS62 GWU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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