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DS62 KOJ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,993 mi
Last recorded134,993 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 KOJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 134,993 miles

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

Front bumper grill insecure but not likely to fall

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 127,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper grill insecure but not likely to fall

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Wearing smooth on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Advise Inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Wearing smooth on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 121,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Daytime running lamp not working.

Pass 14 Jul 2023 113,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe and poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre miss shaping

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

Wiper blades smear

Fail 13 Jul 2023 113,499 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe and poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre miss shaping

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

Wiper blades smear

Pass 8 Jul 2022 104,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Raer box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre miss shaping

Wiper blades smear

Fail 8 Jul 2022 104,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Raer box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre miss shaping

Wiper blades smear

Pass 23 Jul 2021 89,883 miles

Exhaust flexi poor condition

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

Fuel cap seal cracking

Offside Rear Tyre miss shaping

Fail 3 Jul 2021 89,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal cracking

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

Offside Rear Tyre miss shaping

Pass 17 Jul 2020 78,505 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 78,505 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 75,717 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 75,717 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 62,354 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 62,241 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 50,052 miles

Front registration plate starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge's

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge

engine management light on

Pass 18 Jan 2017 39,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just starting (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Jan 2016 31,771 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 31,771 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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 KOJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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