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DS62 SBU

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

159,612 mi
Last recorded159,612 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 SBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 159,612 miles

Front Coolant leak coolant low

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 159,612 miles

Central Rear Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Front Coolant leak coolant low

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 150,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 130,833 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside rear seat belt webbing slightly

Fail 15 Aug 2024 130,833 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside rear seat belt webbing slightly

Fail 2 Aug 2024 129,974 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 115,543 miles

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2023 115,540 miles

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

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

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

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2022 102,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2056016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2022 102,835 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2056016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect windscreen wipers due to windscreen washers not working

Pass 6 Jul 2021 92,670 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 86,538 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 75,968 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2056016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

brake unions corroded

fuel cap seal perished

unable to fully inspect brakes due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2018 61,912 miles

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

fuel cap seal perished

nearside front tyre perished (2056016

offside front tyre inner edge worn (2056016

Fail 11 Aug 2018 61,912 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

fuel cap seal perished

nearside front tyre perished (2056016

offside front tyre inner edge worn (2056016

Pass 16 Aug 2017 47,878 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 42,253 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 42,253 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 33,121 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 SBU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SBU, 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 SBU is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 January 2013.

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