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DS62 JVM

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,898 mi
Last recorded130,898 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 JVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 130,898 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 130,898 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 128,739 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 127,455 miles

Nearside rear rear tyre cracked around periphery.

Pass 29 Dec 2022 123,307 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 119,257 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 119,257 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too high both. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 117,404 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 114,856 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 106,959 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Minor chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Jan 2018 102,649 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 102,649 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 86,960 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 62,941 miles

Slight irregular tread wear to both rear tyres

Both rear brake pads wearing thin

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 JVM is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc 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 JVM, 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 JVM registered?

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

Is DS62 JVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS62 JVM 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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