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DS62 MWP

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

167,458 mi
Last recorded167,458 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 MWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 167,458 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose bumper/wheel arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 167,455 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose bumper/wheel arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 165,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 100,192 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 97,724 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 95,195 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 86,329 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 86,329 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 67,391 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 54,269 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 54,267 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 47,555 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 40,460 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 32,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 32,346 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 MWP is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,398cc 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 MWP, 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 MWP is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 January 2013.

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