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DS62 KTU

2013 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,323 mi
Last recorded104,323 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 KTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 104,323 miles

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))

Fail 6 May 2025 104,323 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions and tread low (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working no pump (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 19 Apr 2024 92,922 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn front brake pads (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 86,498 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 86,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 80,123 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 80,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2021 70,656 miles

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

wear on edges of rear tyres

Fail 21 Jul 2021 70,656 miles

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

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

Offside Front day running light not working

wear on edges of rear tyres

Pass 8 Jun 2019 46,889 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 41,237 miles

Offside Front BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Apr 2018 41,237 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 35,813 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 31,094 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 31,068 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear TYRE NAILED

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 KTU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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