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DS62 HVO

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,258 mi
Last recorded113,258 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 HVO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 113,258 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 113,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 106,629 miles

Coil spring corroded Nsr osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 106,608 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded Nsr osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 99,376 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nsr osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake just met requirements

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf osf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 92,720 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 92,720 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 85,369 miles

Handbrake just met requirements

Pass 6 Oct 2020 77,345 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 76,046 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))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 76,046 miles

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 73,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 73,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 52,445 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 37,461 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 34,804 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

rear wiper blade split.

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 HVO is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HVO, 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 HVO registered?

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

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