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DS62 RXH

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,236 mi
Last recorded172,236 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 RXH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 172,236 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 171,916 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

50% imbalance detected on parking brake

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

Offside Front brake hose insecure

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 147,363 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 143,485 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 114,026 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

slight wear to brake pedal pad

Fail 21 May 2018 113,988 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

slight wear to brake pedal pad

Pass 20 Jan 2017 99,866 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven and cracking

Fail 20 Jan 2017 99,866 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres cracking and nearside rear wearing uneven

Pass 19 Jan 2016 69,914 miles

damage to front bumper

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly uneven

Fail 19 Jan 2016 69,914 miles

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

damage to front bumper

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly uneven

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 RXH is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RXH, 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 RXH is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 January 2013.

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