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DS62 GYX

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,385 mi
Last recorded126,385 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 GYX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 126,385 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 123,432 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 116,205 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 116,205 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 112,203 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 107,228 miles

exhaust system corroded

offside outer sill surface corrosion

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

rear brake discs corroded inner surface

some brake pipes covered in part by components

upper/lower engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2021 99,067 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

some brakepipes obscured

Fail 7 Jan 2021 99,067 miles

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

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

engine covers/undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

some brakepipes obscured

Pass 7 Jan 2020 96,818 miles

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

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

upper/lower engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2018 91,352 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

upper/lower engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2017 78,814 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

upper/lower engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2016 61,856 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

rear tyres cracking

Fail 20 Dec 2016 61,856 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

engine covers/undertrays fitted

rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 Dec 2015 41,213 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 GYX is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel 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 GYX, 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 GYX registered?

DS62 GYX is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 January 2013.

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