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DS62 HWU

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,282 mi
Last recorded77,282 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 HWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 77,282 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective both (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both and touching with weight on car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear tyres different size

Rear rear watts link debonding

Pass 14 Jun 2025 74,122 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

x2 centre exhaust hangers defective

Fail 14 Jun 2025 74,122 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working DRL also inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

x2 centre exhaust hangers defective

Pass 10 Jun 2024 71,669 miles

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

Nearside Front daytime runner inop

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 71,669 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front daytime runner inop

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

coolant level low

Pass 12 Jun 2023 69,293 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wing + bumper damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 69,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked to excess 215/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked to excess 215/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wing + bumper damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 66,868 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front brake pipe plastic coating swelled

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2021 64,502 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 61,773 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 61,773 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 58,647 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 55,014 miles

rear brake corroded and pads 70%worn

slight blow from exhaust flexi

Pass 17 Jul 2017 51,867 miles

slight blow from exhaust flexi

Pass 31 Jan 2017 48,086 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside daytime running lamp not working

Pass 20 Jan 2016 37,981 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6 mm (215/50/17) (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

nearside front tyre worn on edges

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 HWU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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