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DS62 RTU

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,219 mi
Last recorded116,219 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 RTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 116,219 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 112,990 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 109,956 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 109,956 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 107,090 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 107,090 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users rear water unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 103,048 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 90,645 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 90,644 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding cant check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding cant check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 79,629 miles

both front wipers slightly smearing

nearside rear light slightly damaged

offside rear tyre cracked

park brake just met efficiancy requirements

Pass 14 Jan 2019 65,908 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 57,742 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 57,742 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 44,076 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 44,076 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heat damaged (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 38,070 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 RTU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RTU, 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 RTU registered?

DS62 RTU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 January 2013.

Is DS62 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS62 RTU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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