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DS62 NXW

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

178,487 mi
Last recorded178,487 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 NXW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 178,487 miles

EHAUST FLEXY JOINT CORRODED

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

undercovers present restricting inspection surface rust present

Fail 14 Jul 2026 178,486 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting REAR SUFRAME MOUNTING (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EHAUST FLEXY JOINT CORRODED

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

undercovers present restricting inspection surface rust present

Pass 14 Jul 2025 158,124 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 135,117 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 135,117 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 122,558 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive dampness of fuel around join from fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 119,682 miles

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

Corrosion to suspension items and subframes

Fail 24 May 2022 119,677 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Corrosion to suspension items and subframes

Pass 25 May 2021 116,724 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2021 116,724 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center joint heavily corroded/ coming apart (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 107,950 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 94,141 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 75,320 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 69,705 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 55,259 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 55,259 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 44,367 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 NXW is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NXW, 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 NXW registered?

DS62 NXW is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 January 2013.

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