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DS62 PLZ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,929 mi
Last recorded126,929 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 PLZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 126,929 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 112,829 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 May 2024 104,441 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front/both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front/both rear inner brake pads wearing.

Fail 14 May 2024 104,441 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour warning light is on. (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front/both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front/both rear inner brake pads wearing.

Pass 17 Jan 2022 89,707 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 89,707 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 78,242 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 78,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 66,861 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 66,861 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 50,859 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 38,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 38,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 25,595 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 20,210 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 PLZ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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