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DS62 TFJ

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,230 mi
Last recorded154,230 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 TFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,362cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 154,230 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 150,696 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 150,692 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 145,280 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 133,863 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 110,915 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 100,208 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 94,570 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap seal perished/splitting

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 82,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 69,173 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 69,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 55,011 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edge and perishing slightly

Fail 17 Jan 2017 55,011 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edge and perishing slightly

Pass 21 Jan 2016 42,430 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 TFJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TFJ, 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 TFJ registered?

DS62 TFJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 January 2013.

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The MOT history for DS62 TFJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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