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DS62 JVC

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,741 mi
Last recorded128,741 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 JVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 128,741 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Parking brake lagging in operation

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 121,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 121,410 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 114,108 miles

Offside Parking brake lagging in operation

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Jan 2022 107,694 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 101,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 97,629 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 97,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 84,724 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 71,089 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 56,977 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 44,876 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 JVC is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JVC, 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 JVC is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 January 2013.

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