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DS62 LKN

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,727 mi
Last recorded89,727 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 LKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,362cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 89,727 miles

Front flexi pipe deteriorated

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 86,203 miles

Exhaust system corroded - flexible pipe deteriorated

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 80,610 miles

Both front wipers slightly smearing screen

Engine rattle/misfire

Fuel cap rubber seal missing

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

Rear bumper loose/clips broken

Fail 27 Feb 2024 80,608 miles

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

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

Both front wipers slightly smearing screen

Coolant below minimum - coolant warning on dash

Coolant leak ()

Engine rattle/misfire

Fuel cap rubber seal missing

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

Rear bumper loose/clips broken

Pass 6 Apr 2023 71,942 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking/splitting

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 71,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also worn on edges - 215/50R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also worn on edges - 215/50R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal cracking/splitting

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge also cracking on tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 63,435 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal cracking and perished

Fail 31 Mar 2022 63,435 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre repairable area ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

fuel cap seal cracking and perished

Pass 12 Apr 2021 58,099 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 58,099 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Split at Middle Section Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 54,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle Section Silencer Starting to Split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both 5 Years Old 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 49,021 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both - cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

exhaust system corroded

fuel cap seal cracking and perished

Pass 9 Mar 2018 43,957 miles

Front Aeroblades Smearing

Fuel Cap Sealing Device Deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracked and Perished 215/50/17

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 39,509 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 36,124 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pads wearing low

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 LKN is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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