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DS62 TJX

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

52,805 mi
Last recorded52,805 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 TJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 52,805 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fuel cap inner rubber seal cracking/deteriorated

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2026 52,805 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fuel cap inner rubber seal cracking/deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 52,137 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 50,299 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON BOTHE EDGES.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON EDGES,,, CRACKED AND PERISHED... (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 50,299 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON BOTHE EDGES.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON EDGES,,, CRACKED AND PERISHED... (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 48,941 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 47,884 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 46,179 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 45,052 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 43,418 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 40,834 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 40,834 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 35,514 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 32,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 32,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 TJX is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TJX, 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 TJX registered?

DS62 TJX is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 January 2013.

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