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DS62 LFA

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,830 mi
Last recorded77,830 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 77,830 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory exterior mirror housing damaged but not likely to cause injury

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

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Pass 11 Feb 2025 74,369 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 71,087 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

Fail 15 Feb 2024 71,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2023 68,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low- wearing edges- cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge- cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge- outer side wall perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 68,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low- wearing edges- cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge- cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge- outer side wall perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 65,623 miles

Nearside Daytime running lamp not working

Nearside wing mirror damaged

fuel cap sealing rubber perished

Pass 11 Feb 2021 61,676 miles

Front Windscreen wipers have started to smear.

Pass 11 Mar 2020 60,610 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 57,122 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged Side mirror has slight damage to casing. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 57,122 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged Side mirror has slight damage to casing. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 53,164 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 53,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 44,400 miles

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 44,307 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

washer pump not working

Pass 2 Mar 2016 30,948 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 LFA is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LFA, 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 LFA registered?

DS62 LFA is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 January 2013.

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