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DS62 LRJ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,701 mi
Last recorded120,701 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 120,701 miles

Rear Rear Heat shield loose above rear silencer

Fail 24 Mar 2026 120,701 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside brake pad has 0mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear Heat shield loose above rear silencer

Pass 29 Nov 2024 105,284 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged 2155017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2155017 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2155017 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Heat shield loose above rear silencer

Fail 29 Nov 2024 105,284 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged 2155017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2155017 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2155017 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Heat shield loose above rear silencer

Pass 11 Oct 2023 90,538 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm central tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 90,529 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust major leak of gases. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joint blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective damaged seal. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm central tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant level low.

Pass 13 Jul 2022 71,397 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 67,809 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 62,609 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 62,585 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 57,663 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi slight blow and worn (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and badly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 48,544 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 39,946 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 36,585 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 32,693 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 LRJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 LRJ, 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 LRJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 January 2013.

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