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DS62 JYW

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,228 mi
Last recorded96,228 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 JYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 96,228 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 93,442 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 88,595 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 85,355 miles

Front exhaust brackets corroded and centre joint

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 79,445 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads starting to get low O/S disc appears to be running (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/S/F tyre slightly out of shape

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Strong advise (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 72,818 miles

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

o/s front inner arch cover insecure

rear brake discs slightly lipped pads getting low

Pass 22 Jan 2020 66,518 miles

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

n/s rear brake disc worn and appears to have been running hot also outer pad low and material deteriorated

o/s of steering rack light misting of oil

slight leak centre exhaust joint

Pass 23 Jan 2019 58,774 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

slight bind in o/s front hub

Fail 23 Jan 2019 58,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

both front tyres wearing on edges

slight bind in o/s front hub

Pass 24 Jan 2018 49,884 miles

front brake discs lipped pads appear ok

front exhaust flexi deteriorated and leaking strong advise

Fail 24 Jan 2018 49,884 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs lipped pads appear ok

front exhaust flexi deteriorated and leaking strong advise

Pass 18 Jan 2017 41,519 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 32,843 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 32,729 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 JYW is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 JYW, 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 JYW is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 January 2013.

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